Gary Neville has still backed Manchester United to finish in the top four this season despite the Reds suffering a hammering at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Kevin De Bruyne grabbed a brace in the first half either side of a Jadon Sancho equaliser to give the Blues the advantage at half-time.
In the second half, Riyad Mahrez extended City's lead with two goals of his own to ensure the bragging rights remain with Pep Guardiola's side.
Speaking on Sky Sports after the game, the former United full-back still backed his old club to finish in the Champions League places.
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