Man U silence noisy neighbors, zoom into top 3

By George Aluo

Manchester United defeated Manchester City 2-1 at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon zoom into the top three in the premier league log.

It is recalled that United suffered a heavy 6-3 defeat in the first Manchester derby of the season at the Etihad in October and that scoreline was made to look better by two late goals from Anthony Martial, who started today’s match, despite being a pre-game doubt.

Martial was ineffective in the first half, though, as both sides looked to break the deadlock. He was brought off at half-time, with Antony replacing him, but it was the visitors who drew first blood through Jack Grealish in the 58th minute.

Although City looked comfortable after taking the lead, the Old Trafford crowd urged United to respond and Bruno Fernandes found an equaliser in the 78th minute, which was incredibly followed by a goal from Marcus Rashford moments later.

United are now just one point behind City in the Premier League table.

League leaders Arsenal are on 44 points, while Man City on second position have 39 with Man U having 38.