6 interesting numbers from Manchester United’s 2-0 derby win
2-0 win at Etihad
Manchester United defeated City 2-0 in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw were the goal scorers for the Red Devils.
The iconic rivalry
Sunday’s derby was the 185th meeting between both the Manchester clubs in professional football.
City’s streak ends
The derby loss ended Man City’s 28-match incredible streak of being unbeaten, across competitions. It also included 15 consecutive wins in the league.
Solskjaer claims special record
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer became the first manager in Manchester United’s history to win each of his first three away meetings in all competitions with Manchester City.
Dominance over Guardiola
Man City boss Guardiola has played against 67 managers more than three times, across all competitions, in his career as a top-flight manager. Solskjaer is the only one to have beaten Pep (4) more often than he has lost to Guardiola (3).
Penalty record
Fernandes’ penalty was the 92nd taken in the Premier League this season, equalling the same number from the entirety of last season.