"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 actually had the ball in the City net twice in the first half but on both occasions the goals were disallowed due to offside offences. The first being against Diallo and the second against Fernandes. Despite not conceding in the first half, it was clear that there were huge alarm bells ringing for the City defence and were not quite prepared for the United onslaught."
"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. Despite this, City still couldn't generate anything and find a way through United's defence all while they were far too exposed at the back and this would ultimately lead to them trailing."
Manchester City lost 2-0 to Manchester United, with goals from Mbuemo and Dorgu deciding the derby and worsening City's title hopes. City fielded Donnarumma; Lewis, Khusanov, Alleyne and Ake; Rodri, Foden and Bernardo; Doku, Semenyo and Haaland. United threatened early, with Maguire hitting the bar and Dalot earning a yellow after a VAR-reviewed tackle. Two first-half United goals were disallowed for offside against Diallo and Fernandes. City created few chances, made half-time changes bringing on O'Reilly and Cherki, but remained exposed defensively and failed to break down United's back line.
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