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Amad Diallo forced the equaliser and scored the winner to help Manchester United beat their crosstown rivals.
Manchester City were so close to victory before an inspired closing moment from Amad Diallo helped the Red Devils to a 2-1 victory.
Josko Gvardiol's first-half header seemed destined to be the only goal in the game before Matheus Nunes inexplicably brought down Amad Diallo in the box. Bruno Fernandes stepped up and dispatched it with aplomb.
Then and there, Ruben Amorim would have settled for a well-deserved point, but Amad promised more, and delivered, scoring a late winner to condemn Manchester City to the solitary win in 11 games.
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The opening exchanges were largely uneventful. Phil Foden's wayward volley marked the first shot on goal, but it was a rare moment of excitement in an otherwise lacklustre opening period.
As the match progressed, the visitors began to gain traction, but their inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities proved costly. Manuel Ugarte's speculative effort sailed over the bar, and shortly thereafter, Manchester City seized the initiative. A well-executed short corner routine culminated in Kevin De Bruyne's cross finding the unmarked Josko Gvardiol, who headed home the opening goal.
The Red Devils' woes continued in the second half, with Amad Diallo being the sole spark in their attack; however, the Ivorian, on multiple occasions, failed to time his run correctly.
Amorim's side began to generate clearer chances. In the 73rd minute, Rasmus Hojlund released Fernandes through on goal. However, the United captain's chip over the advancing Ederson sailed wide of the target.
The visitors' persistence eventually paid off in the closing stages. Amad Diallo capitalised on a misplaced backpass by Matheus Nunes and was subsequently brought down by the City midfielder. Fernandes made amends for his earlier miss by converting the resulting penalty, sending Ederson the wrong way.
In a stunning turn of events, United completed an improbable comeback in the dying embers of the match. Lisandro Martínez's exquisite pass found Amad, who deftly rounded Ederson before slotting home the winner.
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