United Silences City's 'Motorman' with Late Goals
Manchester United secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against Manchester City, with late goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo overturning City's initial lead.
Manchester United delivered a stunning comeback against Manchester City in the Premier League derby, overcoming a first-half deficit to win 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium. The highly anticipated match saw City take the lead through Josko Gvardiol, who headed in a precise corner kick during the 37th minute.
For much of the game, City appeared to have control, dictating the tempo and creating multiple chances. However, United's resilience paid off in the dying moments of the match. Bruno Fernandes equalized with an 88th-minute penalty, which was awarded after a careless foul by City's midfielder, Matheus Nunes.
Just minutes later, Amad Diallo secured the victory for United. A long ball from Lisandro Martinez found Diallo, who expertly dribbled past goalkeeper Ederson and calmly slotted the ball into the net.
After the match, Manchester United's manager Ruben Amorim praised his team for their determination, saying, 'We believed in ourselves until the final whistle. Matches like this are why Manchester United is special.'
Meanwhile, Manchester City’s Kyle Walker and Matheus Nunes faced criticism for their roles in the team's defensive lapses during the final minutes. Walker's theatrics during a confrontation with Rasmus Hojlund drew attention, while Nunes admitted fault for his error leading to United's penalty.
The victory pushes Manchester United up the Premier League table, while City continues to struggle, with only one win in their last eleven matches across all competitions.