Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat trick to win an error strewn game after Harry Maguire’s own goal had looked like handing Spurs a deserved point at Old Trafford.
Premier League
Blue half of Manchester celebrates as City record emphatic home derby win against United to move six points clear at the top of the table
Manchester City produced a derby performance of championship quality which underlined the gulf in class between them and their sorry neighbours who are a shadow of their former selves.
Manchester City 4, Manchester United 1 – Player Ratings
Manchester City destroyed Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium with braces by Kevin de Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez confirming victory despite a first half equaliser by ex-City midfielder Jadon Sancho giving the Reds hope.
Phil Foden late winner at Everton keeps Manchester City six points clear of Liverpool as title race is back on
Phil Foden scored in his third away game on the bounce as Manchester City left it late to beat Everton at Goodison Park.
Manchester United’s lack of a cutting edge is again their undoing as they are held at home by bottom-three side Watford
Only time will tell just how costly the four points Manchester United have surrendered against relegation-threatened Watford will prove.