Manchester City dropped two points in a goalless draw at Crystal Palace who were inspired by some energetic defending at Selhurst Park.
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Manchester City’s 100th Champions League game one to forget as they were already through to the quarter-finals having won the first leg by five goals in Portugal
Manchester City’s 100th Champions League game was an eminently forgettable affair, an uneventful goalless against Sporting Lisbon at the Etihad.
Manchester City 0, Sporting Lisbon 0 – Player Ratings
Manchester City cruised into the quarter finals of the Champions League having done all the hard work in the first leg against Sporting Lisbon.
Blue half of Manchester celebrates as City record emphatic home derby win against United to move six points clear at the top of the table
Manchester City produced a derby performance of championship quality which underlined the gulf in class between them and their sorry neighbours who are a shadow of their former selves.
Manchester City 4, Manchester United 1 – Player Ratings
Manchester City destroyed Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium with braces by Kevin de Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez confirming victory despite a first half equaliser by ex-City midfielder Jadon Sancho giving the Reds hope.