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David de Gea: 'We are determined to bounce back from Manchester City defeat'
Manchester United keeper David de Gea admits that his side are determined to get back on track in the Premier League following their defeat to Manchester City.
10 years ago

Matt Le Tissier: 'Robin van Persie showing signs of decline'
Matt Le Tissier feels that Robin van Persie is showing signs of decline for Manchester United this season due to some lacklustre performances for the Red Devils.
10 years ago

Manchester United's Marouane Fellaini to face no FA action
The FA clears Manchester United's Marouane Fellaini of intentionally spitting at Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero.
10 years ago

Marouane Fellaini hits out at spitting allegations
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini insists that he did not spit at Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero.
10 years ago

Luke Shaw hails Manchester United fans
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw hails the club's supporters for their backing during Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Manchester City.
10 years ago

Marcos Rojo plays down injury fears
Despite reports to the contrary, Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo describes his shoulder injury as "nothing".
10 years ago

Virgin Trains mock Manchester United's Chris Smalling after sending-off
Virgin Trains mock Manchester United defender Chris Smalling by offering him cheap tickets to get out of the city following his sending-off in the Manchester derby.
10 years ago

Manchester derby: 10 talking points
Sports Mole picks out 10 talking points to have arisen from the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.
10 years ago

Juan Mata: 'Manchester United must stick together'
Juan Mata says that the Manchester United players must stick together following their defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.
10 years ago

Manchester United's Louis van Gaal: 'We're not far behind Premier League rivals'
Louis van Gaal believes that his side are getting "close" to their Premier League rivals, despite recording their worst start to a season since 1986.
10 years ago

Martin Keown: 'Manchester United are slowly improving'
Martin Keown feels that Manchester United are starting to show progress under Louis van Gaal despite their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in their derby clash.
10 years ago

Graeme Souness: 'Manchester City still need to improve'
Graeme Souness believes that Manchester City still have a lot of work to do to improve despite their 1-0 win over Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium.
10 years ago

Marcos Rojo suffers dislocated shoulder
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal confirms that Marco Rojo sustained a dislocated shoulder in Sunday's defeat at Manchester City.
10 years ago

Yaya Toure delighted with Manchester City response
Yaya Toure hails his Manchester City teammates for responding to their critics of recent weeks by beating Manchester United on Sunday.
10 years ago

Manuel Pellegrini pleased with "special" derby victory
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says that he is "very happy" to have seen his side pick up all three points against Manchester United this afternoon.
10 years ago

Wayne Rooney: "We are getting better"
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney believes that his side are making improvements under Louis van Gaal's guidance despite losing to rivals Manchester City.
10 years ago

Graeme Souness: 'Manchester City were frightened against Manchester United'
Former Liverpool manager Graeme Souness believes that Manchester City are underperfoming and stumbled their way to their 1-0 victory in the Manchester derby.
10 years ago

Pablo Zabaleta: Manchester City "deserved" derby win
Pablo Zabaleta says that Manchester City were deserving victors of the Manchester derby despite being under the cosh from 10-man United in the closing stages.
10 years ago

Louis van Gaal: 'Marouane Fellaini not a spitting figure'
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal claims that Marouane Fellaini is not "a spitting figure" after footage suggests that he may have spat at Sergio Aguero.
10 years ago

Louis van Gaal awaiting Marcos Rojo injury update
Louis van Gaal reveals that he does not expect Marcos Rojo to feature again for Manchester United before the international break as his defensive injury problems worsen.
10 years ago

Louis van Gaal: Chris Smalling dismissal "not very smart"
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal accepts that Chris Smalling was deserving of the red card that he received during the derby defeat to Manchester City.
10 years ago

Vincent Kompany: Manchester derby win is "massive"
Captain Vincent Kompany describes Manchester City's 1-0 win over Manchester United as "massive" and insists that victory was all that mattered at the Etihad Stadium.
10 years ago

Manchester United defender Marcus Rojo stretchered off at Etihad Stadium
Manchester United centre-back Marcos Rojo suffers a suspected dislocated shoulder in the Premier League clash against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
10 years ago

Trevor Sinclair critical of "silly" Chris Smalling after Manchester derby dismissal
"Silly" United defender Chris Smalling receives criticism from former City winger Trevor Sinclair for getting a first-half red card in the Manchester derby.
10 years ago
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed during the Manchester derby this afternoon as City edged to a 1-0 victory over 10-man United.
Analysis
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City claimed local bragging rights with a 1-0 victory over rivals Manchester United this afternoon.
Match Report
Sergio Aguero scores the only goal of the match as Manchester City beat 10-man Manchester United in the Premier League.
Live Commentary
Relive Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United with Sports Mole's text coverage, as the Citizens claim local bragging rights in the derby at Eastlands.
HT Report
Manchester United have Chris Smalling sent off in a goalless first half of Premier League football against local rivals Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Team News
Wayne Rooney returns from suspension to captain Manchester United in the derby clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the derby between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium.
Head to Head
Mar 25, 2014 7.45pm
Sep 22, 2013 4pm
Apr 8, 2013 8pm
Dec 9, 2012 1.30pm
Form Guide
Build-up

Louis van Gaal: 'Wayne Rooney recall an easy decision'
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal states that Wayne Rooney's recall to the side was not a difficult decision to make ahead of the trip to Manchester City.
10 years ago

Pablo Zabaleta talks up Angel di Maria threat
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta talks up the threat of Argentine compatriot Angel di Maria ahead of the derby with Manchester United at Eastlands.
10 years ago

Peter Schmeichel: 'Manchester United need to improve defence to make top four'
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel says that the Red Devils can make the Premier League's top four - but only if they spend money in January.
10 years ago

Gary Neville not surprised by Wayne Rooney inclusion for Manchester derby
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville says that he is not surprised by the recall of captain Wayne Rooney for the trip to Manchester City.
10 years ago

Manchester United confirm Rafael da Silva injury
Manchester United right-back Rafael da Silva suffers an injury in training which rules him out of the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.
10 years ago

Aleksandar Kolarov: 'We can bounce back against Manchester United'
Aleksandar Kolarov targets victory for Manchester City as they host local rivals Manchester United, looking to bounce back from two defeats in a week.
10 years ago

Bryan Robson: 'Success lies in stopping Sergio Aguero'
Bryan Robson says that the key to his former club Manchester United beating local rivals Manchester City lies in how effectively they combat Sergio Aguero.
10 years ago

Louis van Gaal: 'Manchester City still in Manchester United's shadow'
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says that it will take a "long time" before Manchester City can compare themselves to their bitter rivals in terms of stature.
10 years ago

Danny Higginbotham previews Manchester derby
Sports Mole looks ahead to tomorrow's Manchester derby with former Manchester United defender Danny Higginbotham.
10 years ago

Louis van Gaal: "I am not jealous of the squad of Manchester City"
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is not jealous of Manchester City's squad and believes that his side can take all three points in this weekend's Manchester derby.
10 years ago

Pablo Zabaleta: 'We can't afford further slip-ups'
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta feels that his side can't afford to fall further behind in the Premier League title race in their clash against Manchester United.
10 years ago

Pablo Zabaleta: 'We must be perfect to stop Angel di Maria'
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta believes that his side will have to have a "perfect day" to stop Angel di Maria in the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.
10 years ago

Angel di Maria determined to win Manchester City clash
Manchester United midfielder Angel di Maria admits that he and his teammates are desperate to beat their rivals Manchester City in their derby clash on Sunday.
10 years ago

Manuel Pellegrini: 'Manchester United no better than last season'
Manuel Pellegrini claims that United have not improved from the side which finished seventh last season.
10 years ago

Joe Hart: Manchester derby is a "special occasion"
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart admits that it is a "special occasion" when they play Manchester United in the Premier League.
10 years ago

Tyler Blackett: Facing Manchester City comes with "extra pressure"
Manchester United defender Tyler Blackett admits that the Manchester derby comes with "extra pressure".
10 years ago

Manchester United's Louis van Gaal: 'Man City not in good form ahead of derby'
Louis van Gaal believes that it is "possible" for Manchester United to beat Manchester City due to their rivals' recent poor form.
10 years ago

Wayne Rooney fit for Manchester City showdown, Radamel Falcao misses out
Louis van Gaal confirms that Wayne Rooney is fit for Manchester United's clash against Manchester City, but Radamel Falcao is still out with an injury.
10 years ago

Police 'on alert for drones ahead of Manchester derby at Etihad Stadium'
Greater Manchester Police are reportedly on alert for drones flying over the Etihad Stadium during this Sunday's local derby against Manchester United.
10 years ago

Manchester City confirm David Silva absence
Midfielder David Silva will miss the majority of Manchester City's fixtures in November with a knee injury, the club confirms.
10 years ago

Stevan Jovetic feeling confident ahead of Manchester derby
Stevan Jovetic insists that Manchester City's players will head into Sunday's Manchester derby '100% motivated' as they look to return to winning ways.
10 years ago

Report: Manchester City forward David Silva sidelined for three weeks
Manchester City's David Silva is out of Sunday's derby against Manchester United with a knee injury that could see him sidelined for three weeks, according to reports.
10 years ago

Manuel Pellegrini expects Frank Lampard to miss Manchester derby
Manuel Pellegrini reveals that Frank Lampard will miss Manchester City's derby with Manchester United, but says that Samir Nasri will be available again after injury.
10 years ago

Aleksander Kolarov: 'We've been superior to Manchester United for five years'
Aleksandar Kolarov turns up the heat ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby by saying that City have been better than United for at least five years.
10 years ago

Manuel Pellegrini: 'Manchester United can cope without Wayne Rooney'
Manuel Pellegrini plays down the significance of Manchester United possibly missing Wayne Rooney for Sunday's derby with Manchester City.
10 years ago

Gael Clichy expects "special" Manchester derby
Manchester City defender Gael Clichy says that he is expecting a "special" derby against Manchester United this weekend.
10 years ago

Manchester United hopeful over Wayne Rooney's fitness?
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is reportedly expected to be fit for Sunday's derby.
10 years ago

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney 'injury doubt for Manchester City battle'
Wayne Rooney is reportedly a doubt for Manchester United's clash against local rivals Manchester City after he picked up a knock in training.
10 years ago

Luke Shaw: Wayne Rooney return will be "massive boost"
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw feels that Wayne Rooney's return from suspension for his side's clash with Manchester City is massive for the club.
10 years ago

Manuel Pellegrini: 'Samir Nasri fit for Manchester derby'
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini says that Samir Nasri will be back in full training in a week's time, putting him in contention for the Manchester derby.
10 years ago