Summary Manchester City defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the Premier League.
MANCHESTER (AP) - Substitute Sergio Aguero scored a superb late winner Monday as Manchester City slowed Manchester United s charge to the Premier League title by beating the leaders 2-1 draw in a frenetic derby.
The Argentina striker slalomed through United s defense and arrowed a finish high into the net in the 78th minute, cutting second-place City s deficit to its fierce rival to 12 points with seven games remaining.
James Milner gave the visitors the lead with a deflected shot in the 51st minute, only for Vincent Kompany to inadvertently deflect Phil Jones header into his own net eight minutes later.
The result, which ended United s 4 ½-month unbeaten run in the league, is only likely to delay the surrender of City s title but it will retrieve some local pride after a disappointing season.
