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United stun City with late comeback to win dramatic Manchester derby

Written by Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp is an experienced sports writer covering Soccer, NBA and NHL. He also writes in depth reviews of sports betting sites based on his personal experience.
, | Updated: December 16, 2024
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    Key Takeaways:

  • Manchester United secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Manchester City in the Manchester derby
  • Josko Gvardiol scored for Manchester City in the 38th minute, but Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo scored in the 88th and 90th minutes to turn the game around
  • Ruben Amorim became the first manager since Sir Alex Ferguson to win a debut derby
  • Manchester United ended their streak of two consecutive league defeats with the win
  • Manchester City suffered their fifth loss in the last seven Premier League matches

Manchester United pulled off an incredible comeback to defeat Manchester City 2-1 in the highly anticipated Manchester derby yesterday. The match saw Josko Gvardiol give Manchester City the lead with a header from a corner in the 38th minute. However, the Red Devils staged a dramatic turnaround in the final minutes, with Bruno Fernandes converting a penalty in the 88th minute and Amad Diallo scoring the winner in the 90th minute.

The win marked a significant milestone for Manchester United’s manager, Ruben Amorim, who became the first manager since Sir Alex Ferguson to win a debut derby. Amorim expressed his delight at the result, stating, “It was incredible. It was Fergie time, I believe in it… something magic happened.” He also emphasized that his team deserved the win, saying, “I think we deserved it. It was very tough match but we believe until the end. We managed to score, we needed that win, it was important for us and for our fans.”

On the other hand, Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, took responsibility for his team’s struggles, saying, “I am the boss. I am manager. I have to find a solution. I am not good enough.” He acknowledged that the team’s recent performance has not been up to par, stating, “It is simple as that. I am not doing well, that is the truth.” The loss marked Manchester City’s fifth defeat in their last seven Premier League matches, highlighting the need for Guardiola to find a solution to the team’s woes.

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