Man Utd beats Man City 2-0, ends their unbeaten run

Manchester City lost 2-0 to Manchester United on Saturday, ending their nine-game unbeaten run. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu in the second half secured the win for United under new manager Michael Carrick. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola conceded the better team won, stating they lacked energy and control. The defeat puts City at risk of falling nine points behind league leaders Arsenal. Guardiola praised the United crowd and admitted City never threatened with crosses or movements to win the game. He emphasized the loss wasn't about one player but the overall team performance. The result is a significant blow to City's title defense as the season progresses.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/17/epl-why-man-city-lost-2-0-to-man-utd-guardiola/