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Last Updated On: May 03, 2025 12:05 PM , Published On: Dec 16, 2024 09:42 AM
Amad Diallo made a comeback in the dying minutes of the game, Manchester United vs Manchester City, scored a winning goal, and sealed a 2-1 victory against Manchester City in the Premier League.
Manchester United vs Machester City Key Highlights
Manchester United and Manchester City faced each other in the Premier League on December 15, 2024. The match started at the usual pace but got intense with each passing second. The undefended goal of Josko Gvardiol at the 36th minute proved crucial for City’s lead and Amad Diallo’s heroics move in the last minutes of the game turned the game into United’s favor.
Gvardiol's goal took Manchester City to a Lead
Josko Gvardiol's header goal following a 36th corner took the team to a significant lead at the beginning of the game. Gvardiol’s goal remained undefended by Manchester United as a usual routine.
Diallo Determination and Winning Goal
Amad Diallo, the winger proved himself on the field. His energy and determination of making his team win was fruitful. City’s midfielder, Matheus Nunes fouled Diallo which Bruno Fernandes converted to equalize. This foul helped Diallo won a 1-1 penalty in the dying minutes of the game.
Nunes passed a ball to Ederson which get caught by Diallo. Playing in between Gvardiol and Rúben Dias, Diallo worked off Matheus Nunes and side played Ederson. He reached a high ball from Lisandro Martinez, played smartly and scored a winning goal, making his team won a 2-1 victory.
Injuries and Controversies
The face-off between City and United has a long story of injuries and controversies. City’s key defenders, like Manuel Akanji and Nathan Aké, missed the game due to their injuries. The game turned its face when Mount Mason got injured in the 12th minute, a moment that proved a great setback for the United. The controversy led to a heated moment when Kylie Walker and Rasmus Højlund clashed.
City's Continuous Battling Defeats
City’s defeat marked its eighth loss in a total of 11 games this season. The defeat worried the team’s manager, Pep Guardiola, who was envisioning the team’s success just like in the earlier seasons. Guardiola’s challenges were highlighted further after his comments about losing the dressing room. Manchester City’s prevailing losses raised questions about its performance.
United's Approach
Ruben Amorim, United's manager was happy with his team’s playing approach after the last-minute win. He maintained a great team with wing-backs Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot on board to provide support and made a bold decision by leaving out key players like Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho.