article_snippet.sent: Wayne Rooney leaps onto Fellaini's back after Current holders Manchester City take the lead through the big Belgian, who has had an excellent renaissance recently .
article_snippet.sent: It is a far cry from the situation on New Year's Day, when the defending champions pulled level with Chelsea at the top with a 3-2 win over Sunderland.
article_snippet.sent: Having been eight points behind just over a month earlier, Manchester City appeared to be clicking into gear - but all has suddenly gone wrong.
article_snippet.sent: all now trail the leaders by 12 points, having played a game more, and all form continues to offer encouragement for the likes of Southampton and Liverpool below all.
article_snippet.sent: Manchester City were chasing a record fifth successive derby win and the occasion initially seemed to rouse them from them recent troubles as them made a blistering start.
article_snippet.sent: Winger Jesus Navas was at a loss to explain Manchester City's failure to impose themselves after United pulled back level.
article_snippet.sent: It's Champions League (qualification at stake)
highlights_snippet.sent: Current holders Manchester City have capitulated in this season's title race .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Derby defeat to Current holders Manchester City leaves them 12 points adrift of Chelsea .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Southampton sit in fifth place five points behind Manchester City .
  