Manchester United Stuns Manchester City with Late 2-1 Victory in Derby

• Manchester United secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Manchester City, with late goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo.
• United had been trailing to Josko Gvardiol’s header but mounted a comeback after a mistake by Matheus Nunes led to a penalty and a quick winner.
• City has now won just once in their last 11 matches and remains in fifth place in the Premier League.
• United climbed to 12th after the remarkable victory.

In a thrilling twist in the Manchester derby, Manchester United defied the odds to claim a dramatic 2-1 victory over Manchester City on Sunday. City had led 1-0 after Josko Gvardiol’s first-half header, but United came from behind in the final moments of the match, with Bruno Fernandes converting a penalty in the 88th minute and Amad Diallo scoring seconds later to seal the win.

The game began without much flair, with neither team showing their best form after disappointing recent results. United’s struggles were evident as they failed to register a shot on target in the first half. City, too, lacked rhythm until a short corner in the 36th minute allowed Gvardiol to head home De Bruyne’s deflected cross. United’s defensive woes continued, having already conceded eight goals from corners this season.

Tempers flared late in the first half, with City’s Kyle Walker and United’s Rasmus Hojland both receiving yellow cards after a heated exchange. However, it was in the second half that the game turned. United kept their hopes alive, with Fernandes missing a golden opportunity when his dinked shot went wide.

City’s downfall came in the 88th minute, when a poor backpass from Matheus Nunes was pounced upon by Diallo, who was fouled in the process. Fernandes calmly converted the penalty, and within seconds, Diallo completed the turnaround with a superb finish from a tight angle, sending United’s fans into euphoria.

This defeat marks a continued slump for Manchester City, who have won just once in their last 11 matches. Despite dominating possession, they failed to muster a shot on target in the second half and were left reeling from a late collapse. United’s comeback lifted them to 12th in the league, while City remains fifth, now facing an uphill battle to regain form.