Football: United beat City 2-1 in Manchester derby
Red Devils' first half goals enough to beat Citizens at Etihad Stadium
By Satuk Bugra Kutlugun
ANKARA (AA) - United defeated City 2-1 in a Manchester derby of the British top-tier league on Saturday evening, with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial scored for the Red Devils in the win.
Rashford converted a penalty kick in the 23rd minute, and six minutes later, Martial's shot found the net off the woodwork to beat Ederson for a second time.
Manchester United's goalkeeper De Gea was on form with crucial saves, but he also could not keep a clean sheet, as City defender Nicholas Otamendi scored a header off a corner in the 85th minute to pull City within one.
United put eleven men behind the ball to not allow City to find the equalizer for a win of the away match.
It was Red Devils' back-to-back league win as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at home on Wednesday.
United secured 24 points with Saturday's win in 16 matches, they are 22 points behind leaders Liverpool.
- Liverpool beat Bournemouth, extend win streak to 7
Liverpool defeated Bournemouth 3-0 on Saturday to extend their Premier League winning streak to seven.
Performing like a well-oiled machine this year, Liverpool now have 15 wins and 1 draw in 16 showings, their best performance to start the league season.
Liverpool's scorers were Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain, Naby Keita and Mohamed Salah, as manager Jurgen Klopp decided to rest Saido Mane ahead of the Champions League game on Tuesday night against Salzburg.
Here are Saturday's scores in the Premier League:
Everton - Chelsea: 3-1
Bournemouth - Liverpool: 0-3
Tottenham Hotspur - Burnley: 5-0
Watford - Crystal Palace: 0-0
Man. City - Man. United: 1-2
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