Manchester United, on Sunday broke their two-game losing streak in dramatic fashion, rallying from behind to defeat Manchester City in a thrilling chapter of the storied Manchester Derby.
What began as a lackluster affair exploded into life late in the match, as United struck twice in the final three minutes of regulation to snatch a 2-1 victory.
Manchester City dominated much of the game, with defender Joško Gvardiol heading home the opener from a set piece in the 36th minute. But United mounted a remarkable comeback in the dying moments to secure the win.
Bruno Fernandes equalized in the 88th minute with a calmly executed penalty kick.
The opportunity arose after City defender Matheus Nunes made two critical mistakes: first misplacing a pass that United forward Amad Diallo intercepted, then fouling Diallo in the box in a desperate attempt to recover.
Diallo had the final word, delivering the game-winning goal in the 90th minute. Sprinting past City’s defense, he displayed incredible composure, chipping the ball over goalkeeper Ederson before skillfully slotting it into the net.
The loss marks a concerning trend for Manchester City, who have now suffered five defeats in their last seven outings, coupled with ongoing struggles in UEFA Champions League competition.
Manager Pep Guardiola faces mounting pressure to turn his team’s fortunes around after this bitter defeat.
