Trainer Ralf Rangnick suffered another setback with Manchester United in the Premier League. Without his superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, the English football record champion lost the prestigious city derby at leaders Manchester City 1: 4 (1: 2).
With just two wins in their last six league games, Man United are increasingly struggling to qualify for the Champions League.
The outstanding Kevin De Bruyne (5th/28th minute) and Riyad Mahrez (68th/90th), each with a double strike, ensured the deserved home win for the Citizens of coach Pep Guardiola. Former Dortmund player Jadon Sancho scored to equalize for Man United.
Supporting role in Manchester: Ralf Rangnick (left) and United are overshadowed by Pep Guardiola’s City
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Arsenal wins and passes
Rangnick had to do without two strikers due to injuries. In addition to Ronaldo, for whom 19-year-old Anthony Elange was in the starting XI, Edinson Cavani was also absent from the Red Devils squad.
Man United fell to fifth in the table on Sunday, overtaken by Arsenal, who won 3-2 at Watford. Arsenal have one point more than Rangnick’s side and three games fewer.
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Leaders Man City have restored their six-point lead over second-placed Liverpool, but have played a game more and will host a head-to-head encounter in April.
