Manchester City beat Manchester United to claim derby bragging rights
Bailly own goal and Silva strike seal victory for champions
City extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table
Manchester City delivered a dominant performance as an Eric Bailly own goal and a Bernardo Silva strike earned the champions their first Manchester derby victory of the season.
Bailly turned Joao Cancelo's cross into his own net in the seventh minute at Old Trafford, before Silva doubled City's lead with a low finish 11 minutes before the break.
Despite their best efforts, United were unable to find a way back into the game and City held on to claim a deserved victory.
The result leaves City top of the Premier League table, five points clear of Liverpool, while United remain in fifth place.
Conclusion: Manchester City have now won seven of their last eight Premier League away games against Manchester United, a run which perfectly encapsulates their recent dominance over their bitter rivals.
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