Manchester United 0-2 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points

#1 Goalscorer Bernardo and creator David Silva excel

Bernardo, Sane and David Silva celebrate during City's 2-0 win over their neighbours

After a quiet showing against Tottenham last time out, David Silva was City's midfield metronome and blossomed - proving the focal point in attacks while creating chances at will.

Bernardo was the opposite, at least in the first-half, as the Portuguese international endured a lethargic start despite his excellent form of late. Following the break though, Bernardo played with more freedom and combination play saw him get into promising positions in the final third, particularly during the build-up to his goal.

Despite an average 79% pass accuracy, he completed five dribbles, made one interception and scored the all-important opener from which kickstarted City's pursuit of another goal soon afterwards. Sane's introduction saw him drop deeper in midfield to partner David and Ilkay Gundogan as part of the central midfield trio, where he is comfortable covering every blade of grass and frustrating opponents no end.

David Silva meanwhile, completed two tackles, one interception and blocked shot alongside his game-high four key passes (88.6% pass accuracy). He didn't get a goal or assist but that shouldn't take away from an impressive display where he imposed his quality on the game and dictated play - leaving United the unenviable task of trying to cut passing lanes and pressure a rampant City side into mistakes.

Stats' source: WhoScored