"Manchester City were defeated 2-0 by Manchester United in the derby to continue the Blue's winless league form in the new year and further harm their title hopes. It was the fifth league defeat of the season for City and their first in 2026. Donnarumma started in goal, Lewis, Khusanov, Alleyne, and Ake were the back four. Rodri, Foden and Bernardo were in midfield with Doku, Semenyo, and Haaland in attack."
"United were strong from the start and very almost had a chance to make it 1-0 in just the third minute when a corner found the head of Maguire, but the attempt was off the bar. The Blues first let off of the game. In the 16th minute a challenge from Dalot on Doku looked potentially dangerous and a yellow card was issued to the full back. A red card was considered by VAR but was waived."
"The Blues themselves had no luck registering chances and were unable to create anything dangerous, mostly passing around the back when in the final third and unable to get a shot on goal. Half-time changes were made for City and O'Reilly was brought in for Alleyne and Foden was subbed out for Cherki in a bid to improve City's attacking chances."
Manchester United beat Manchester City 2-0 with goals from Mbuemo and Dorgu, worsening City's winless league form in the new year and harming title hopes. It was City's fifth league defeat of the season and their first in 2026. Donnarumma started in goal with Lewis, Khusanov, Alleyne and Ake in defence; Rodri, Foden and Bernardo in midfield; Doku, Semenyo and Haaland in attack. United dominated early, hitting the bar and having two goals disallowed for offside. City struggled to create chances, made halftime changes bringing on O'Reilly and Cherki, but remained exposed defensively.
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