Premier League: Diallo scores derby winner as Manchester United edge past Man City

Dec 16, 2024 12:25 AM IST

Manchester City have now won only once in 11 games in all competitions and stay fifth in the table. Manchester United moved up to 12th.itled

Manchester United poured on the misery for flagging Premier League champions Manchester City as late goals by Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo snatched an unlikely 2-1 away victory from the jaws of defeat on Sunday.

Manchester United’s Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes and Andre Onana celebrate after the match. (REUTERS)

Ruben Amorim’s side were heading for a third consecutive league defeat as they trailed to Josko Gvardiol’s header.

But a scrappy derby short of quality had a stunning late twist as a mistake by Matheus Nunes led to a penalty which allowed Fernandes the chance to level from the spot in the 88th minute.

City had hardly got over that shock when seconds later Diallo sent the visiting fans into delirium with a superb finish from the tightest of angles.

City have now won only once in 11 games in all competitions and stay fifth in the table. United moved up to 12th.

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