MANCHESTER, England, Dec 15 (Reuters) - 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.
Ruben Amorim's side were heading for a third consecutive league defeat as they trailed to Josko Gvardiol's header.
Watch: Gvardiol goal vs. Manchester United
THE ETIHAD ERUPTS!
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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.
Watch: Bruno Fernandes goal vs. Manchester City
PENALTY TO MAN UNITED AND BRUNO TUCKS IT HOME.
USA Network | #MCIMUN pic.twitter.com/Cb7EmzaLPT— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) December 15, 2024
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.
Watch: Amad Diallo goal vs. Manchester City
CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?!?!?
AMAD DIALLO TUCKS IT HOME AND MAN UNITED HAVE TURNED IT AROUND. UNREAL. pic.twitter.com/7TiPDWkHXq— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) December 15, 2024
City have now won only once in 11 games in all competitions and stay fifth in the table. United moved up to 12th.
(Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by Toby Davis)
