Aguero’s Brace Powers Manchester City to Derby TriumphAguero’s Brace Powers Manchester City to Derby Triumph Manchester City reclaimed top spot in the Premier League standings with a resounding 4-1 victory over bitter rivals Manchester United in a pulsating Manchester derby. Argentine striker Sergio Aguero stole the show with a brace, showcasing his clinical finishing prowess to hand City a comprehensive derby triumph. The hosts drew first blood in the 20th minute when Riyad Mahrez slotted home a penalty after Bernardo Silva was fouled by Luke Shaw. United responded with Marcus Rashford’s equalizer just three minutes later, but City regained the lead before halftime through Aguero. The second half belonged to Aguero, who doubled his tally with a sublime header from Kevin De Bruyne’s cross in the 52nd minute. The relentless City attack continued, and in the 66th minute, Phil Foden added a stunning fourth goal, curling a shot into the top corner. United were unable to find a way back into the match, and Manchester City secured a convincing victory that saw them move three points clear of Liverpool at the summit of the Premier League. Aguero’s brace was his 15th in Manchester derbies, making him the highest scorer in the fixture’s history. The Argentine has now scored 254 goals for City, solidifying his status as a club legend. Pep Guardiola hailed his team’s performance, emphasizing the importance of the derby win. “It’s a special day for our fans, and for us as a team,” said the City manager. “To win in this way against our rivals is a fantastic feeling.” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer acknowledged Manchester United’s shortcomings, stating that his team needs to improve defensively. “We made too many individual mistakes today,” said the Norwegian. “We have to learn from our errors and come back stronger.” Manchester City’s triumph saw them retain their grip on the Premier League title race, while Manchester United’s hopes of catching their rivals suffered a significant blow. The derby victory will undoubtedly boost City’s confidence as they continue their pursuit of domestic glory.