Sergio Aguero (left) celebrates with Alvaro Negredo (center) and Samir Nasri after scoring Manchester City's third goal against Manchester United and his second of the match.
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Sergio Aguero (left) celebrates with Alvaro Negredo (center) and Samir Nasri after scoring Manchester City's third goal against Manchester United and his second of the match.
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Nasri was criticized for his performance during City's 3-2 defeat in last season's home derby, but he played a key role in Sunday's 4-1 win. The France midfielder celebrates after scoring City's fourth goal.
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Nasri was criticized for his performance during City's 3-2 defeat in last season's home derby, but he played a key role in Sunday's 4-1 win. The France midfielder celebrates after scoring City's fourth goal.
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Aguero gave City the lead in the 16th minute with an exquisite volley.
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Aguero gave City the lead in the 16th minute with an exquisite volley.
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Yaya Toure (right) scored the crucial second goal in time added on to the first half, diverting Negredo's header into the net.
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Yaya Toure (right) scored the crucial second goal in time added on to the first half, diverting Negredo's header into the net.
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With Robin van Persie ruled out by injury before the match, Wayne Rooney was given even more reponsibility for United's attacking fortunes. He was frustrated for much of the match, earning a booking for a tussle with City captain Vincent Kompany, but struck a fine consolation free-kick in the closing minutes.
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With Robin van Persie ruled out by injury before the match, Wayne Rooney was given even more reponsibility for United's attacking fortunes. He was frustrated for much of the match, earning a booking for a tussle with City captain Vincent Kompany, but struck a fine consolation free-kick in the closing minutes.
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City boss Manuel Pellegrini came out on top in the battle of the Manchester derby debutants, as United manager David Moyes tasted defeat.
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City boss Manuel Pellegrini came out on top in the battle of the Manchester derby debutants, as United manager David Moyes tasted defeat.
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