Balotelli scored twice as Manchester City humiliated United at Old Trafford

Manchester City humiliated rivals United with an extraordinary derby victory that takes them five points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Mario Balotelli scored each side of half-time, while last man Jonny Evans was sent off for hauling the Italian to the ground shortly after the restart.

Sergio Aguero made it 3-0 from close range before Darren Fletcher struck a 20-yard finish to make it 3-1.

Edin Dzeko scored twice and David Silva once as City secured a stunning win.

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Guy Mowbray,
BBC Match of the Day commentator

This is by far the worst day in Manchester United's Premier League history and by far Manchester City's best

CommentatorBBC Sport

City struck three times in the final three minutes to inflict upon United their heaviest defeat in the Premier League.

It was a truly extraordinary afternoon, when City signalled their intent to overhaul their Manchester rivals as the most dominant force in English football