Pictures: Manchester City 2 Manchester United 3

Manchester City went into the derby against Manchester United knowing that three points would secure them the Premier League title 

Manchester City fans were in confident mood at the Etihad despite their Champions League defeat in midweek against Liverpool

A minute’s applause was held before the Manchester derby to pay tribute to former United and England midfielder Ray Wilkins, who passed away earlier this week

Captain Vincent Kompany headed Manchester City into a 25th-minute lead against Manchester United

City skipper Vincent Kompany celebrates his goal in the Manchester derby against United in April

After 30 minutes Ilkay Gundogan scored Manchester City’s second goal against Manchester United 

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola celebrates his side going 2-0 up in the derby against United

Before half-time Raheem Sterling had chances to extend Manchester City’s lead but he failed to hit the target

Jose Mourinho’s half-time team talk must have worked as Paul Pogba pulled a goal back after 53 minutes

Then just two minutes later Paul Pogba headed United level to make the score 2-2

In a stunning turnaround Chris Smalling put United 3-2 ahead after 69 minutes to stun the City fans

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling celebrates putting his side 3-2 up

In the last 20 minutes the Manchester derby got feisty with challenges flying in

Manchester United players and fans celebrate the 3-2 derby victory against City