Manchester United came from behind to defeat cross-town rivals Manchester City 2-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.
Fred and Tyrell Malacia kept their places from United's win over Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup, but the title-chasing City retained Phil Foden, Joao Cancelo and Kyle Walker from the Southampton defeat.
United drafted out the first shot in anger when Bruno Fernandes drop wide and fired across the face of the goal from a snap pass and turnover.
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The Red Devils should've gone ahead after the half-hour mark when Marcus Rashford charged clear out wide and drew Ederson out of position before having his low shot cleared off the line.
From the same position and scenario, Rashford was send in again towards halftime but too much momentum in possession allowed Ederson to come out and smother.
Anthony Martial unfortunately wasn't able to carry on playing as he picked up an injury and was replaced ahead of halftime for fellow striker Antony.
City were renewed in the second half and went ahead on 61 minutes when substitute Jack Grealish noticed a yard of space and headed in Kevin De Bruyne's pin-point cross.
The host rallied on and levelled under 12 minutes to go after Fernandes finished Carlos Casemiro's delivery, with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) signaling the all clear amidst offside protest for Rashford interfering with play.
United were ahead three minutes later as Rashford latched on the end of Alejandro Garnacho's low cross and bundled in to continue his scoring run in all competitions.
The Citizens looked for the equaliser and pinned the home team back in pursuit thereof, but Erik Ten Hag's men kept their structure at the back and secured maximum points.
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