Manchester: Manchester United made a strong comeback with the help of a goal scored by Amad Diallo in the 90th minute and defeated Manchester City 2-1 in Premier League football here. Four-time defending champion City maintained a 1-0 lead till the 88th minute in the Manchester Derby played at Etihad Stadium, but Bruno Fernandes changed the course of the match by scoring an equalizer on a penalty shot. After this, Diallo scored the winning goal and ensured United’s victory. This is City’s eighth defeat in the last 11 matches.
🛑 From the jaws of defeat to scenes of euphoria! 😱🔥 Manchester United turn the derby on its head with two late strikes in the 88th and 90th minutes to stun Manchester City 2-1! 🟥⚫
— Active Sport (@activewurldd) December 15, 2024
Die-minute drama at its finest—THIS is what football is all about! 🏟️⚽ pic.twitter.com/aWBaHcxxb7
Despite this victory, United’s team is 13th with 22 points while City’s team is at fifth place with 27 points. Second-placed Chelsea has narrowed the points gap with top-placed Liverpool to two after a 2-1 win against Brentford. Liverpool has 36 points. Chelsea is four points ahead of third-placed Arsenal. Southampton fired manager Russell Martin after a 0-5 defeat against Tottenham. Southampton is at the bottom while Tottenham has moved up to 10th. Ismaila Sarr scored twice in Crystal Palace’s 3-1 win over Brighton on Sunday.