The National’s Sport cover for the Monday, November 3 issue, featuring Sergio Aguero and a victorious Manchester City side in the Manchester derby on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium.
Covering the match, Andy Mitten focussed on the emotional nature of the tie.
“Two rash moments and a fine goal decided a frantic and ill-tempered Manchester derby last night.
“Chris Smalling was the culprit for losers Manchester United when his 38th-minute red card left his side under pressure playing away to the reigning Premier League champions.
“United eventually succumbed in the 63rd minute, when man-of-the-match Sergio Aguero finished a move started by a dominant Yaya Toure.”
The match also highlighted the current gulf between the Manchester rivals.
“City stay in contention at the top of the league chart, while United are now 13 points behind leaders Chelsea.
“‘We only have 13 points out of 10 [games] and that’s not enough’, Van Gaal said.”
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