Played
January 1, 2013 3:00 PM GMT
Etihad Stadium — Manchester
Referee:‬ M. Oliver‎
Attendance:‬ 47192‎
 
 
56′ Edin Dzeko
 
74′ (PG) Sergio Agüero
 
74′
Penalty Goal Sergio Agüero
AGUERO SCORES!!! The Argentine steps up and puts the spot kick to Begovic's left - the keeper guesses correctly and really should save it, but he dives over it and deflects it into the net. That's surely game over.
 
73′
Yellow Card Steven N'Zonzi
 
59′
Yellow Card Joleon Lescott
 
56′
Yellow Card Edin Dzeko
 
56′
Goal Edin Dzeko
DZEKO MAKES IT TWO!!! The Bosnia striker taps into the net from close range after Begovic can't hold on to Aguero's shot following a quick free kick. Stoke have gone to sleep twice in this game, and have paid the price against the champions.
 
47′
Yellow Card Robert Huth
 
43′
Goal Pablo Zabaleta
ZABALETA SCORES!!! It's a fortunate goal for the hosts but no more than they deserve for their hard work so far. It's good work again from Milner on the right, and Begovic can only push his low cross out to the defender, who makes no mistake with the finish through a crowd. Game on!
 
Results
 
Top Scorers
Player   Goals Penalties
Robin van Persie Robin van Persie
Striker
Manchester United
26 3
Luis Suárez Luis Suárez
Striker
Liverpool
23 0
Gareth Bale Gareth Bale
Midfielder
Tottenham
21 0
C. Benteke C. Benteke
Striker
Aston Villa
19 3
Michu Michu
Midfielder
Swansea City
19 0