City remain six points adrift of leaders Liverpool, but victory is a huge confidence boost for Pep Guardiola's side ahead of facing Serie A champions Napoli and Premier League title rivals Arsenal next week.

Erling Haaland hits brace as Manchester City inflict derby demolition on United

For the first time in years, City go into the Manchester derby mired in even more turmoil than United after a dismal run of one win in 10 games in all competitions.



Manchester Derby Preview: City-United fight for points, glory and relief in lowkey clash of titans

Riddled with anxiety about Manchester City's shocking decline, Pep Guardiola will endure another sleepless night as he tries to pose more problems for Ruben Amorim in the Manchester United manager's first taste of the Premier League's most explosive rivalry.

Manchester City avenged their FA Cup final defeat to Manchester United to lift the Community Shield 7-6 on penalties on Saturday, after a 1-1 draw at Wembley. The game exploded into life in the final 10 minutes as Alejandro Garnacho gave United the lead before Bernardo Silva levelled in the 89th minute.

Manchester City edge rivals United on penalties to win Community Shield

Pep Guardiola says he has "huge respect" for Erik ten Hag after a terrible season for Manchester United as the Manchester City boss eyes more history in Saturday's FA Cup final.

FA Cup Final: Guardiola 'understands' Ten Hag's problems at United but backs City to complete domestic double

Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez scored two goals each as Manchester City restored their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points with a convincing 4-1 derby victory over Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Kevin De Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez star as Manchester City crush Manchester United 4-1

Despondent Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said his side took a "big step backwards" with their performance level against Manchester City as their rivals strolled to a 2-0 victory at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Premier League: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rues 'big step backwards' after limp display in Man City loss

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said his side were able to dominate rivals Manchester United in their 2-0 victory at Old Trafford on Saturday by simply keeping them away from the ball with a relentless passing game.

'Best way to silence United is pass, pass, pass': Pep Guardiola on Manchester City dominance

Manchester United suffered another home humiliation as Manchester City cruised to a 2-0 win at Old Trafford on Saturday to raise further questions over the future of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Premier League: Manchester City outclass crisis-hit Manchester United

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted their crosstown rivals Manchester City have achieved tremendous success but his side still remains to be the top club in Manchester.

Have to respect what Manchester City have done in last 10 years, says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester United will face bitter rivals Manchester City in the League Cup semi-finals after a dramatic 2-0 win at Everton, while Tottenham joined them in the last four with victory against Stoke on Wednesday.

Manchester rivals to clash in League Cup semis