Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Ilkay Gundogan score in Manchester City’s derby win over Manchester United

As if things couldn’t get any worse for Manchester United, the Red Devils have been handed a 3-1 derby defeat and are now 12 points behind the top of the table Manchester City. But the bad news doesn’t stop there.

Sergio Aguero celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal. Picture: Getty Images

Manchester City surged 12 points clear of Manchester United with a 3-1 derby win on Sunday that highlighted just how far Jose Mourinho’s team is from dethroning its local rival as Premier League champions.

As United was run ragged, and unable to disrupt City’s passing, David Silva swept the league leaders in front in the 12th minute.

United’s sloppiness - with Jesse Lingard conceding possession on the halfway line - set Sergio Aguero on the run for a move he completed with City’s second three minutes into the second half.

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Although Anthony Martial reduced the deficit from the penalty spot, City remained ruthless and Ilkay Gundogan smoothed Pep Guardiola’s passage to victory by netting from Bernardo Silva’s cross in the 86th.

Runner-up last season, United managed just one shot on target at the Etihad Stadium and is now languishing in eighth place. In a league it was accustomed to dominating until 2013, the 20-time English champions are now further behind City than at any time in the Premier League after 12 games.

Sergio Aguero celebrates his goal for Manchester City. Picture: Getty Images

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Originally published as Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Ilkay Gundogan score in Manchester City’s derby win over Manchester United