Summary

  • De Bruyne and Mahrez score twice in dominant Man City win

  • Leaders City restore six-point advantage at top

  • Result: Watford 2-3 Arsenal - Gunners up to fourth

  • Odegaard, Saka and Martinelli with fine Arsenal goals

  1. Maguire booking 'unnecessary'published at 17:55 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2022

    Man City 2-1 Man Uts

    Peter Schmeichel
    Former Manchester United goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    That was completely unnecessary from Maguire. He's experienced now; he's not getting the ball and he knows it. It is inside Man City's half. There is plenty of time and players back to do something. There was no need.

  2. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 65 mins

    Man City 2-1 Man Utd

    Here comes Marcus Rashford. He replaces Paul Pogba to try and give United something extra in attack.

    Jesse Lingard is also on, with Anthony Elanga going off.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 17:54 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2022

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    Kiefer: Only Man Utd go from having a corner, to 15 seconds later giving away a free kick right on the edge of our own box

    Paul: Let’s be honest, there’s only one reason why Maguire still plays for Utd and that reason is his huge price tag that he was never worth even when they paid it. I don’t support Utd but it’s sad how they’ve gone from likes of Vidic and Ferdinand to Maguire and Lindelof

  4. YELLOW CARDpublished at 63 mins

    Man City 2-1 Man Utd

    A nailed on yellow card!

    Harry Maguire takes out Kevin de Bruyne as he looks to break beyond halfway. Into the book he goes.

    MaguireImage source, Getty Images
  5. Postpublished at 62 mins

    Man City 2-1 Man Utd

    Not this time!

    De Bruyne does hit it and finds a gap in the wall, but David de Gea has positioned himself well and gobbles up the shot.

  6. Postpublished at 61 mins

    Man City 2-1 Man Utd

    Now then.

    Riyad Mahrez is fouled on the edge of the box by Fred. The City fans sing Kevin de Bruyne's name.

    They smell a hat-trick...

  7. Postpublished at 59 mins

    Man City 2-1 Man Utd

    But it only takes one moment and a few seconds to score!

    United nearly do just that as Anthony Elanga is found on the edge of the box after Phil Foden is robbed of the ball. Elanga takes a touch and Joao Cancelo charges in to hammer the ball over his own bar.

  8. Postpublished at 59 mins

    Man City 2-1 Man Utd

    Marcus Rashford is out warming up.

    He's surely the first option for Ralf Rangnick in search of a goal.

    As it stands, United are distinctly second best.

  9. 'Grealish is more patient'published at 17:48 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2022

    Man City 2-1 Man Utd

    Peter Schmeichel
    Former Manchester United goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    When Jack Grealish played for Aston Villa, he'd have the ball all the time. He's not having the ball all the time here, but he's still as effective. He's learnt patience from Guardiola.

    GrealishImage source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 57 mins

    Man City 2-1 Man Utd

    United are clinging on.

  11. Postpublished at 57 mins

    Man City 2-1 Man Utd

    And that fourth goal almost goes to City!

    De Bruyne's free-kick to the edge of the box sets up Riyad Mahrez but his shot flies high and wide.

  12. Postpublished at 56 mins

    Man City 2-1 Man Utd

    Crucial moments these for Manchester United.

    City are turning the screw.

    The fourth goal in this game is a huge one.

  13. Postpublished at 56 mins

    Man City 2-1 Man Utd

    City almost in again. United fluff another clearance and Phil Foden has space on the left. He takes a fraction too long, though, and when the low cross comes it is blocked and hammered away.

  14. Postpublished at 55 mins

    Man City 2-1 Man Utd

    Now Jack Grealish comes into play, doing the job of De Bruyne by gathering in the middle and driving forward.

    His chipped pass finds Riyad Mahrez on the right, for a cut inside and blocked shot.

  15. Man City increase tempopublished at 17:43 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2022

    Man City 2-1 Man Utd

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer at Etihad Stadium

    Manchester City have flown out at the start of this second half and life has been particularly uncomfortable for Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

    United are feeling the strain here. Their defence has looked very uncomfortable but fortunately for them keeper David de Gea is in prime form.

    wan-bissakaImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 17:43 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2022

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    Steve: Utd are just so lethargic in possession

    Judith: Pogba is certainly a team player for France

    Sultan: Truth be told. Harry Maguire is an £80 million waste of space

  17. Postpublished at 53 mins

    Man City 2-1 Man Utd

    Now we have signs of United as an attacking threat. Bruno Fernandes' cross from the left is too close to Ederson, though. Good position, poor delivery.

  18. Postpublished at 52 mins

    Man City 2-1 Man Utd

    United finally get the ball and almost set up Anthony Elanga on the charge.

    Paul Pogba's pass is there to be gathered by the winger but he fails to do so as Joao Cancelo proves stronger.

  19. 'Bernardo Silva is asking questions of Wan-Bissaka'published at 17:41 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2022

    Man City 2-1 Man Utd

    Peter Schmeichel
    Former Manchester United goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I think Ralf Rangnick has spoken asbout what he wants to change. You can see [Anthony] Elanga is a little bit further back when Man City have the ball. You can see Bernardo Silva going really close to [Aaron] Wan-Bissaka, which leaves [Jack] Grealish free on the left. It asks Wan-Bissaka if he's staying with him or going with Grealish.

  20. Postpublished at 50 mins

    Man City 2-1 Man Utd

    Phil Foden shows some strength to go with his undoubted skill.

    He bullies Aaron Wan-Bissaka off the ball, shoulder to shoulder, before sending a low ball between the United keeper and defence. Nobody else gambled.