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Manchester United Stages Comeback to Defeat Manchester City in Thrilling Derby
Manchester United secured a surprising 2-1 victory over their city rivals, Manchester City, in a thrilling encounter at the Etihad Stadium on December 15th, 2024. The match, part of the Premier League’s gameweek 16, was characterized by an even distribution of chances, with both teams registering 10 shots each, though only 3 on target for each.
Manchester City took the lead in the 36th minute through a goal from Josko Gvardiol. Despite holding 52% possession and earning 8 corners, Pep Guardiola’s side couldn’t maintain their advantage. In the closing stages, Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty in the 88th minute to level the score. The comeback was completed in the 90th minute with a goal from Amad Diallo, assisted by Lisandro Martinez.
While City committed only 5 fouls compared to United’s 14, the game was intense and fiercely contested. Both teams received a single yellow card, with Kyle Walker and Rasmus Hojlund cautioned. Despite the loss, Manchester City enjoyed a higher possession percentage, reflecting their dominance for a significant portion of the game. However, Manchester United’s effectiveness in key attacking moments secured them the three points in a pulsating derby clash.
Substitutions manchester united: at minute 14 K. Mainoo came in and M. Mount went out., at minute 78 J. Zirkzee came in and R. Hojlund went out., at minute 78 Antony came in and N. Mazraoui went out., at minute 79 L. Yoro came in and M. de Ligt went out., at minute 90 V. Lindelof came in and A. Diallo went out.
Substitutions manchester city: at minute 68 M. Kovacic came in and K. De Bruyne went out., at minute 77 J. Grealish came in and J. Doku went out., at minute 89 Savinho came in and I. Gundogan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Manchester City
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