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Manchester United pulled off a stunning Premier League win at the Etihad Stadium to end Manchester City's 21-game winning run in all competitions.
Bruno Fernandes converted from the penalty spot after just two minutes before Luke Shaw doubled Manchester United's lead in the second half.
Manchester City dominated possession but were nowhere near their usual best in the final third, as a resolute defensive performance from the away side helped them secure all three points.
Despite the win, Manchester United remain 11 points behind their 'noisy neighbours. On that note, let's have a look at five major talking points from the Manchester derby.
#5 No record for Pep Guardiola's Manchester City
It was looking increasingly likely that Pep Guardiola's rampant Manchester City side would indeed break the record for most consecutive wins in a row in Europe's top-five leagues.
They were in need of three more wins to break that record and looked good to do so, as they have looked almost unstoppable during this stretch.
However, just when you thought football couldn't surprise you any further, Manchester City produced an uncharacteristically dismal performance. Regardless, it was a truly memorable run and, perhaps, all good things must come to an end eventually.
#4 Manchester United all but secure a Champions League berth
This victory may not have snatched the title away from Manchester City's firm grasp, but it was crucial in Manchester United's quest for Champions League football next season.
They now have a comfortable eight-point gap between themselves and fifth-placed Everton. Of course, nothing is set in stone just yet, but one would expect the Red Devils to participate in next season's Champions League.
Not to mention, the boost in confidence that Manchester United would have received from their derby-day win that would help that cause greatly.
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#3 Raheem Sterling's barren run against Manchester United continues
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling has an enviable goalscoring record against many teams in the country, but Manchester United are surprisingly not one of them.
In his 23rd appearance against Manchester United in all competitions, Sterling is yet to score.
After ending his dry run against Liverpool earlier this year, many expected Sterling to do the same against Manchester United. But Aaron Wan-Bissaka and co. had other ideas.
Sterling was allowed very little room to twist and turn when out wide and didn't fare much better when he drifted centrally either.
#2 Luke Shaw's stock continues to rise
What a season it has been for Luke Shaw! Heavily criticised in the past by Manchester United fans and pundits alike, the former Southampton man had a lot to prove prior at the start of the season.
With Alex Telles waiting to pounce on an opportunity to break into the first team, Luke Shaw is playing the best football of his career so far. Not only has he been solid at the back so far this season, but he has also been a handful for the opposition defence going forward.
He was very good once again against Manchester City, dealing with the tricky Riyad Mahrez well enough, barring a couple of occasions. He capped off a solid performance with a massive goal, striking the football sweetly through a Manchester City crowd and into the back of the net.
#1 Is the Premier League title race still on?
Defeat means Manchester City's lead at the top has now been reduced to 11 points with ten games remaining.
The title is still very much Guardiola and co.'s to lose, but a few Manchester United fans do have newfound interest in the title race. However, Manchester City only have one fixture against the traditional 'big 6' in the rest of their campaign.
Nevertheless, crazier things have happened in football. But it does seem like a bit of a stretch to imagine Manchester City failing to win the title from such a commanding position.
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