Manchester United decided to meet the "Derby" against its host Manchester City in its favor and won 2-1 today in the 16th round of the English Premier League football.
At the Al-Ittihad stadium, Marcus Rashford advanced to United (23 from a penalty kick), then Frenchman Anthony Marcial added the second goal (29), while Argentine Nicolas Otamendi secured the only goal for Man City (85).
And "Red Devils" raised its score to 29 points in fifth place, and holders of City holders stopped at 32 points in third place, 14 points behind leaders Liverpool.
In other matches, Liverpool defeated leaders Bournemouth with three cleansings, Everton defeated Chelsea 3-1, Tottenham swept away Burnley by five cleans, and Watford tied with Crystal Palace negatively.