Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes were at the center of things on Saturday (January 14) as Manchester United beat arch-rivals Manchester City 2-1 at Old Trafford. The win put an end to City’s title hopes, while United can now turn their attention to the same after going unbeaten in their recent run at Old Trafford. Liverpool, on the other hand, suffered another blow in their top four chase as they lost to Brighton at the Amex Stadium.
Manchester United builds Old Tarford fortress
Marcus Rashford kept up his fine scoring streak to secure an incredible 2-1 victory for Manchester United over rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford, denting their neighbours’ Premier League title challenge and perhaps launching their own.
City looked set to complete back-to-back derby doubles against United when Jack Grealish stepped off the bench to lead the visitors in front (60).
But after a VAR check Rashford was ruled offside in the build-up to Bruno Fernandes’ equalizer (78) – much to the fury of the City players – the England man headed in Alejandro Garnacho’s cross to score for the ninth time four minutes later. changed to row at their home ground.
Liverpool suffer another top four setback
Brighton produced a blistering second-half performance to beat Liverpool 3-0 at the Amex and go above their hapless visitors in the Premier League. Liverpool arrived on the south coast knowing that if results go against them this weekend they could find themselves in ninth place in the table – and 10 points below the top four.
It should have been enough to propel Jurgen Klopp’s side to play Champions League football next season, but Brighton knocked them out from the first whistle. Roberto De Zerbi’s impressive outfit was wasteful in the first half, but Solly March’s double (46, 53) and Danny Welbeck’s volley (81) after half-time secured the points on a truly memorable afternoon for the club.