Manchester City 2-Manchester United 3: Rooney and Van Persie make the difference

Last update 9 December, 2012 by Julio Muñoz

United and City played a fabulous Manchester derby. Both teams faced this match as one of the most important of the season… and they did not disappoint. Manchester United struck first with two goals from Wayne Rooney before the break and City came back thanks to goals from Yayá Touré. When the game was dying, A foul by Van Persie gave the three points to the 'red devils'.

In the first half, Manchester United was the clear example of effectiveness. Manchester City was the one that had possession of the ball and control in the center of the field, but two sparks from Sir Alex Ferguson's team meant the 0-2 before the break. Wayne Rooney was the author of the two goals for Manchester United to silence the 'citizen' stands. The English international took advantage of two solitary arrivals to put the game uphill for the neighbors.

United maintained a defensive seriousness that ended up deactivating Manchester City's attack. Roberto Mancini was forced to make changes… and he did it after the break. The Italian changed the missing Mario Balotelli and brought in Carlos Tévez who changed the face of his team.

The Argentine brought more danger to David de Gea's goal and in the 58th minute′ the citizens’ They would find their prize through Yayá Touré's boots. A triple chance for City with two saves from the Spanish goalkeeper was finished off by the former Barça player with a low shot close to the post..

Roberto Mancini's men believed in the comeback and both Sergio Agüero and Carlos Tévez had clear chances to tie the scoreboard.. Before Yayá Touré's goal, Robin Van Persie was about to kill the game again with a very intentional shot that ended up hitting the woodwork. In that play, Ashley Young picked up the rebound and scored at will with Joe Hart on the ground. The lineman made a mistake when he signaled offside because the United player was in a legal position.

The last minutes were light blue… and David Silva had a great opportunity to put the 2-2 the score. The Spanish player received a ball inside the area and, after a fantastic cut, shoot at point blank range. The ball was stopped by De Gea with his shoulder… and Silva who couldn't believe it. Insistence was rewarded and a loose ball from a corner was finished off with all his soul by the Argentine Zabaleta with five minutes left..

Nevertheless, a foul in 92′ executed by Robin Van Persie was the definitive 2-3 and the three points for a Manchester United that remains strong in the Premier League.