Manchester United Stun Manchester City with Late Comeback Victory
Manchester United pulled off an incredible comeback victory, defeating Manchester City 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium. The match was a thrilling one, with City taking the lead in the 36th minute thanks to Josko Gvardiol’s headed goal. However, United refused to give up and staged a dramatic late comeback to claim all three points.
City Take the Lead
The match got off to a lively start, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. City’s pressure eventually paid off in the 36th minute when Gvardiol rose highest to meet a corner kick, heading the ball past United goalkeeper Andre Onana.
United pushed hard to equalize before halftime, but City’s defense held firm. The second half saw United continue to press for an equalizer, with City happy to absorb the pressure and look for counter-attacking opportunities.
United’s Late Comeback
The turning point in the match came in the 87th minute when Amad Diallo was fouled by Nunes in the penalty area. Bruno Fernandes stepped up to take the penalty and coolly converted it, sending Ederson the wrong way.
The equalizer gave United a newfound sense of confidence, and they pushed hard for a winner. It came in the dying minutes of the match, with Diallo scoring a stunning individual effort. The young winger beat Ederson and rolled the ball into an empty net, sending the United fans into raptures.
Post-Match Reaction
United manager Ruben Amorim was delighted with his team’s comeback victory, saying, “I’m incredibly proud of my players. They showed great character and determination to come back from a goal down. We deserved the win, and it’s a great result for us.”
City manager Pep Guardiola, on the other hand, was left to rue his team’s missed opportunities, saying, “We had chances to kill the game, but we didn’t take them. United deserved their win, and we have to learn from our mistakes.”
Stats and Facts
- Manchester United have won three of their last four away matches against Manchester City.
- Amad Diallo has scored three goals in his last four Premier League appearances.
- Manchester City have now gone 11 matches without a clean sheet in all competitions.
The victory marks a significant turnaround for United, who have been struggling in the league. The result also highlights City’s current struggles, with just one win in their last 11 matches.
