man city vs man united
It was a disappointing evening for Manchester City as they succumbed to a late Manchester United comeback in a dramatic derby at the Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola’s side suffered their fifth Premier League defeat of the season, with questions mounting about their form and resilience. Despite a lackluster first half from both teams, City managed to take the lead just before halftime. Kevin De Bruyne’s deflected cross from a well-executed short corner found Josko Gvardiol, who rose high to nod the ball into the net at the far post.
The second half offered little improvement in quality, with both sides struggling to create clear chances. However, City’s downfall began with a costly mistake from Matheus Nunes, whose reckless tackle on Amad Diallo in the box handed United a lifeline in the 88th minute. From there, United seized control, converting the penalty and snatching victory with a late goal to leave City reeling in front of their home fans.
Bruno Fernandes stepped up confidently to take the penalty, calmly sending Ederson the wrong way to level the score for Manchester United. With the momentum now firmly in their favor, the Red Devils capitalized on yet another defensive lapse from City. Amad Diallo pounced on the mistake, finding the back of the net to secure a dramatic late winner. The result deepened the woes of Pep Guardiola’s faltering champions, leaving them to reflect on a string of costly errors and missed opportunities.