Amad Diallo's Two-Minute Brilliance Sinks Pep's City
In a dramatic Manchester derby, Manchester United overturned a deficit with two late goals, including a standout performance by Amad Diallo, leading to a 2-1 victory over Manchester City.
Manchester United delivered a stunning comeback against Manchester City, overturning a 1-0 deficit in the final minutes to secure a 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium. Amad Diallo was instrumental in this turnaround, showcasing exceptional skill and composure under pressure.
The match began with City taking the lead in the 36th minute, courtesy of a header from Josko Gvardiol. Despite United's efforts to equalize, they were unable to break through City's defense for the majority of the game.
However, the momentum shifted dramatically in the 88th minute. A defensive error by City's Matheus Nunes led to a penalty for United. Nunes's misplaced backpass was intercepted by Diallo, who was then fouled inside the box, resulting in a penalty. Bruno Fernandes stepped up and calmly converted the spot-kick, leveling the score at 1-1.
Just two minutes later, United struck again. A precise long pass from Lisandro Martínez found Diallo, who expertly controlled the ball, evaded the advancing goalkeeper Ederson, and slotted it into the net, sealing a remarkable victory for United.
This win marks a significant achievement for United's manager, Rúben Amorim, who becomes the first United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson to win his inaugural Manchester derby. The result also adds to the mounting pressure on City's manager, Pep Guardiola, whose team has now suffered consecutive defeats.