Manchester United have made undeniable progress, but they still trail behind the relentless pace set by Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City — a fact now impossible to ignore. The sheer dominance of City this season has been astonishing. For those closely following the title race via Jeetbuzz Login, City’s unbeaten run has become the defining story of the Premier League.

Let’s take a look at their achievements: a 5-0 demolition of Liverpool at home, a gritty 1-0 win over defending champions Chelsea away, and now a decisive 2-1 victory at Old Trafford. These aren’t just wins — they’re statements of superiority. Whether against league heavyweights or struggling teams, City have been steamrolling opponents. Their 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace, 7-2 thrashing of Stoke, and 5-0 away hammering of Watford all serve as examples. At present, the Premier League looks divided into two tiers — Manchester City in one, and the rest of the league in the other.

Even across Europe, City are now seen as one of the strongest teams, capable of standing toe-to-toe with Real Madrid, Barcelona, or Bayern Munich. Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri went as far as to say that no team matches City’s current blend of player quality and tactical execution. In England, every club is operating under the looming shadow of Guardiola’s City — including José Mourinho’s United, who once again fell short in this latest Manchester derby.

City’s win at Old Trafford marked their 14th consecutive Premier League victory, tying Arsenal’s all-time league record. But unlike Arsenal’s run, which spanned across seasons, City have achieved this within just the first 16 rounds. With 15 wins and 1 draw, they boast the most impressive record among Europe’s top five leagues. Mourinho and United tried to hold them off, but in the end, they couldn’t stop City’s runaway title campaign. The long-standing myth of Mourinho’s second-season magic is starting to fade — not because United are poor, but because City are simply too good.

City are operating on a different level, and even the most diehard United fans tracking progress via Jeetbuzz Login have to accept it. Tactically and statistically, United were second best on the day — reacting rather than controlling. Even at home, they struggled under the weight of City’s relentless possession. Mourinho complained about refereeing decisions post-match, but in truth, United were outplayed. Still, it doesn’t mean Mourinho has done poorly.

Since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement, United went through turbulent times. Under David Moyes, they slipped to 7th. Louis van Gaal spent over £300 million with limited success — earning the nickname “Van Spend” — but the team still failed to reach the top. Only when Mourinho arrived did a genuine rebuild begin. In his first season, he secured three trophies, including a Europa League title and Champions League qualification — a feat Van Gaal never achieved.

This season, United have taken another step forward. For the first time since Sir Alex, they’re serious contenders. If not for this extraordinary version of City, United might well be leading the race. After 16 games, United sit on 35 points with 11 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses — scoring 36 goals and conceding just 11, the latter tied with City for the fewest in the league.

These numbers show a team with a solid, balanced structure. Mourinho’s signings — Lukaku, Mkhitaryan, Pogba, Bailly — have formed the backbone of the squad. Even fringe players have found renewed purpose under his leadership. Simply put, Mourinho has rebuilt United in under two years, and the results speak volumes.

While they couldn’t derail City’s charge this time, fans checking Jeetbuzz Login know that United remain firmly in the hunt, building a foundation for long-term success — even if the title looks out of reach for now.