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The Manchester Derby is always a big match, and these days titles can be won or lost when the two clubs throw-down. Manchester City seem as though they will have to hand the title over to rivals United at the end of the season, but town bragging rights are still on the line. United won the first meeting at the Etihad Stadium in December so revenge was on the minds of the City players today.
The first-half ended scoreless with possession and chances about even. A few yellow cards were issued too, which is expected when these teams meet. After the break the game heated up and City scored early in the second-half. Nasri laid a ball off that Milner was able to strike. Milner's shot took a slight deflection off Phil Jones on the way in towards goal, but not enough to keep it out of the net (51').
The lead did not last long though as United responded moments later. Van Persie delivered the cross into the box from a free-kick that Jones was able to connect with at the back-post. More of a shoulder than a header, the ball came off Jones into the back of City captain Kompany that sent the ball into the net for an own-goal and a United equalizer (59').
Agüero then came off the bench for the last twenty minutes to reclaim the lead for City. It did not take him long either as he scored after a very good individual effort. Coming across the box to his right, Agüero managed to shake Phil Jones to work the shot for the match-winning goal (78'). United remain well clear of City in the table, but the City fans can at least appreciate this win at Old Trafford for now.
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