The 18-year-old became the youngest scorer in a Manchester derby in the Premier League as he struck the decisive goal inside 16 minutes to further damage City’s title chances.
Marcus Rashford was Manchester United’s hero again as his goal secured a 1-0 win away to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.
The teenager, who scored four times in his first two United appearances this season, struck in the first half to seal the derby spoils and reignite his side’s hopes of a top-four finish.
City lost captain Vincent Kompany and Nicolas Otamendi to injury this week and suffered further blows when both Raheem Sterling and Joe Hart had to be taken off in what proved to be a frustrating game for the Etihad Stadium faithful.
Sergio Aguero hit the post with a header but clear-cut chances were few and far between as United defended diligently against a flat City attack, while attempting to use the pace of Anthony Martial on the break to stretch the home side.
Wilfried Bony almost turned in Yaya Toure’s cutback and Jesus Navas fired narrowly over, but United held out for a first win at the Etihad since December 2012.
Louis van Gaal’s side are now just a point behind fourth-placed City, who remain 15 behind league leaders Leicester City and are now almost certainly out of the title race. (Goal)