Manchester Derby: Manchester United vs. Manchester City

This past Sunday Manchester City travelled across town to play their old rivals, Manchester United. The game was massively hyped, as currently Manchester City lies in first, and United lies in second. The game was thought to be an incredibly even match, but the results showed exactly the opposite. Manchester City, and their new school, billion dollar squad tore Manchester United apart to the tune of 6-1. The win puts them 5 points clear of United, who will have to take a look in the mirror after this absolute destruction in their home stadium.

For better or worse, it always is Mario Balotelli.

Mario Balotelli, the 21 year old City striker known for his general craziness, had quite the weekend. Saturday, he decided to set off fireworks in his bathroom, perhaps to relieve some stress? Anyway, the idea was not the best he's ever had, and he managed to set his house on fire. To follow that up, he made even more headlines by scoring two goals in the derby, both vital in that they basically ended the possibility of a comeback. Balotelli makes good and bad headlines, but I find myself enjoying not only his style of play, but his general attitude. He seems to be a guy that doesn't take himself too seriously, as evidenced by his first goal celebration (revealing an undershirt that said, "Why Always Me"), and he appears to have a childlike enjoyment of the game.

Not to be outdone by his teammate, the Spaniard David Silva proved once again why he's been the best player in the Premier League this season. He was easily the best player on the field, making highlight pass after highlight pass, and eventually getting a well deserved goal. His assist to Edin Dzeko will probably be the play of the year in my opinion, as he volleyed the ball to himself and then hit a 30 yard gem of a pass to the wide open Dzeko, who was off to the races. If Silva can keep up this form, the Premier League player of the year award is his for the taking in my eyes.

David Silva is showing why the Spanish have the best talent in the world.