Manchester City made Premier League history with a 2-1 derby victory over rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The Citizens are the first team to win 14 consecutive matches within the same season, and have equalled the top-flight record of 14 wins in a row, set by Arsenal across two campaigns in 2002.
They went ahead on 43 minutes when a Kevin De Bruyne corner ricocheted for David Silva to score from close range.
United equalised in first-half stoppage time as Marcus Rashford capitalised on a defensive mix-up before Nicolas Otamendi’s fourth goal of the season restored City’s lead.
A stunning late double save from Ederson ensued Pep Guardiola’s side ended United’s 24-match unbeaten home run and go 11 points clear at the top of the table.
Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, said the victors were lucky to leave Old Trafford with all three points.
“My first reaction is I feel sorry for referee Michael Oliver because he had a very good match but unfortunately he made an important mistake.
“The result was made with a big penalty not given [on Ander Herrera]. That would have been 2-2 with 20 minutes to go. Michael was unlucky because it was a clear penalty,” said the Portuguese manager.
“Manchester City are a very good team and they are protected by the luck, and the gods of football are behind them.”
Guardiola, however, thinks differently.
“We won at Old Trafford again, that is why I am the most pleased and of course for the three points. We played good, with a lot of courage. I’m so satisfied.
“We won because we were better. We are still in December, if we have 11 points when we play the second derby in April then maybe I will tell you that we have the title,” the Spaniard said.
