A thunderous long-range strike from Marcus Rashford handed United an early lead and the Red Devils remained in control due to a missed opportunity by City's star striker Erling Haaland. But United could not hold on to it. The victory has extended the City's unbeaten run to 19 games.
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana believes he is "feeling better" after enduring a mentally "difficult time" during his start to life with the Red Devils in the Premier League.
Following Manchester City's massive 6-2 win over Luton Town on Wednesday in the FA Cup, head coach Pep Guardiola praised the combination between Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland.
Four of Haaland's first five goals received assistance from Kevin de Bruyne and he scored two goals in the second half. Previously, Haaland had scored five goals against RP Leipzig during the UEFA Champions League last season.
The Laureus is recognised as the Ultimate Global Athletes Award and remains the gold standard for the stars of world sport, who each year hope to see their names added to a list of winners that includes all-time greats.
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola on Wednesday confirmed that star midfielder Kevin de Bruyne suffered a "niggle in his hamstring" before their clash against Brentford in the Premier League
City is at number two with 46 points (14 wins, four draws and three losses), just five points short of toppers Liverpool (15 wins, six draws and a loss), who have 51 points.
Liverpool have received an injury scare with star winger Mohamed Salah getting substituted due to an apparent hamstring injury during Egypt's 2-2 draw with Ghana in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola issued an update on the fitness of Erling Haaland stating that he is hopeful of his return for the FIFA Club World Cup but in doubt for their weekend clash against Crystal Palace.
Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish inspired Manchester City to return to winning ways as the treble winners came back from a goal deficit to clinch a 2-1 victory over Luton Town on Sunday.
Manchester City's ace striker Erling Haaland broke the record of the fastest 50 goals in the Premier League with his 27th minute of the mark against Liverpool on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium.