Manchester United defeated the title defenders, Manchester City, At Etihad. The hosting team took the lead into the 36th minute of the game. Ruben Amorim’s side ruined the night for the Blues with an epic comeback, with a 1-2 win over them. With the loss, Man City dropped down to 5th place in the league table. In the dramatic derby, the game lasted till the closing seconds of the normal time.
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Stat Of The Match
| Stats | Manchester City | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.95 | 2.08 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 10 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| Big Chances | 0 | 3 |
| Big Chances Missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes | 432 (87%) | 413 (88%) |
| Fouls Committed | 5 | 14 |
| Corners | 8 | 2 |
The Match Sum-up
Josko Gvardiol’s stunning header gave the Blues the lead into the 36th minute of the game. With the lead, Pep’s side seemed to get away with a win as the visitors missed away chances to equalise in the second half. The foul by Nunes on Amad led to a penalty in favour of the Reds. Bruno Fernandes equalised the scoreline by 1-1 in the 88th minute of the game. Just two minutes later, Amad’s goal sealed the deal for the visitors in the 90th minute into the game.
Manchester City’s Crisis
The loss piled up misery for Manchester City. They faced eight defeats in 11 games in all competitions now. Manchester City’s attack in the final third looked pale. They missed the intensity and precision in the opposition box. Their key players failed to show up, which led to a decline in the fear factor they had winning intense games throughout the years.
Manchester United’s Fighting Spirit
Ruben Amorim came into the match with a statement excluding Rashford and Garnacho from the starting eleven. The void made space for Amad to come in. They showed persistence and created much more threats compared to Man City despite being a goal down. Man United was more accurate on passes, creating problems for the hosting side. Amad Diallo emerged as one of the most influential players in the team. He was a constant threat to the op[position defense.
Amad’s Impeccable Performance
The Ivorian striker turned the game upside down on his own, conceding a foul in the opposition box, which ended up in a penalty for the team and also a goal in the closing minutes of the regular time. He was unplayable in the final third of the pitch and orchestrated a late epic comeback in the derby.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Pass Accuracy | 94% |
| Duels Won | 7/10 |
| Dribbles Completed | 5/8 |
| Shots | 4 |
| Penalties Won | 1 |
| Goals | 1 |
