Man United defeat Man City 2-0 in Premier League clash

WEB DESK: In a dominant performance at Old Trafford, Manchester United defeated Manchester City 2-0, marking a crucial victory in their Premier League campaign. Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring in the 65th minute, and Patrick Dorgu sealed the win with a 76th-minute strike.

Despite City controlling possession at 68 per cent and completing 499 passes compared to United’s 314, they struggled to convert their dominance into goals. Manchester United, in contrast, took advantage of their chances efficiently, registering 7 shots with 7 on target versus City’s 10 shots with 7 on target.

The game was physical, with United committing 13 fouls and receiving 2 yellow cards, while City fouled 8 times and picked up 3 yellow cards. Both sides remained disciplined in defense, with no red cards issued.

This victory moves Manchester United into 4th place in the league standings with 36 points from 22 matches, narrowing the gap with the top three. Arsenal, meanwhile, continue to lead with 48 points, followed by Man City (43 points) and Aston Villa (40 points).

The win boosts United’s hopes of securing a Champions League spot, while City will need to bounce back quickly to maintain their title challenge.