Two late goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo gave Manchester United a sensational 2-1 comeback win over rivals Manchester City.
Josko Gvardiol’s header gave City a half-time lead at the Etihad Stadium, giving Pep Guardiola hope of overseeing just a second win at the Etihad Stadium. cityThe last 11 matches in all competitions.
The champions were once again far from their best, with the atmosphere of the Manchester derby also sorely missed, but it looked like they would hold on for the three points as united he struggled again in the system of new coach Ruben Amorim.
However, another stunning late show saw a complete turn in proceedings, sparked by a moment of madness from Matheus Nunes. The Portuguese midfielder sold Ederson short with a back pass and then hit Amad trying to make up for his mistake – Bruno Fernandes sending the City keeper over from the penalty spot with four minutes left in the game.
Lisandro Martinez then played a defense-splitting ball for Amad, who followed up a superb overhead kick from Ederson with a worn finish into the far corner, evading the retreating Guardiol in the process
The defeat leaves City, who have now lost five of their last seven Premier League games, to nine points table tops Liverpool.
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player |
Valuation |
|---|---|
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GC: Ederson |
6.3/10 |
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CB: Kyle Walker (c) |
6.6/10 |
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CB: Ruben Dias |
6.2/10 |
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CB: Yes Guardiol |
7.8/10 |
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DM: Ilkay Gundogan |
7.4/10 |
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DM: Matthew Nunes |
6.6/10 |
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MR: Bernard Silva |
6.8/10 |
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A.M.: Kevin De Bruyne |
6.3/10 |
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A.M.: Phil Foot |
6.5/10 |
|
LM: Jeremy Doku |
6.7/10 |
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ST: Erling Haaland |
6.6/10 |
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SUB: Mateo Kovacic (68′ for De Bruyne) |
6.4/10 |
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SUB: Jack Grealish (77′ for Doku) |
5.9/10 |
|
SUB: Savinho (89′ for Gundogan) |
N/A |
Subs not used: Stefan Ortega (GK), Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, John Stones, James McAtee, Nico O’Reilly, Divin Mubama
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player |
Valuation |
|---|---|
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GC: Andrew Onan |
6.7/10 |
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CB: Matthijs de Ligt |
7.2/10 |
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CB: Harry Maguire |
7.3/10 |
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CB: Lisandro Martinez |
7.8/10 |
|
RWB: Noussair Mazraoui |
7.6/10 |
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CM: Manuel Ugarte |
7.3/10 |
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CM: Bruno Fernandes (c) |
8.6/10 |
|
LWB: Diogo Dalot |
6.3/10 |
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A.M.: Amad Diallo |
8.7/10 |
|
A.M.: Mount Mason |
6.2/10 |
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ST: Rasmus Hojlund |
6.6/10 |
|
SUB: Kobbie Mainoo (14′ for Mount) |
7.0/10 |
|
SUB: Antony (79′ for Mazraoui) |
6.2/10 |
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SUB: Leny Yoro (79′ for De Ligt) |
6.0/10 |
|
SUB: Joshua Zirkzee (79′ for Hojlund) |
5.8/10 |
|
SUB: Victor Lindelof (90′ for Amad) |
N/A |
Subs not used: Altay Bayindir (GK), Tyrell Malacia, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen
