Manchester City emerged victorious at the Etihad Stadium, maintaining pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool and securing their sixth win in the last seven Manchester derbies.
Initially, the outcome seemed uncertain as Marcus Rashford opened the scoring within the first 10 minutes with a powerful strike that beat Ederson from 25 yards out, ricocheting off the underside of the crossbar into the net.
Despite United's goalkeeper Andre Onana putting up a strong performance, City intensified their attacks. However, they should have entered halftime level, but Erling Haaland missed a close-range volley over the crossbar.
Phil Foden, seizing the spotlight of the derby, equalized just before the hour mark with a left-footed strike into the far top corner. With 10 minutes remaining, Foden, assisted by Julian Alvarez, coolly slotted past Onana to put City ahead, before Haaland sealed the victory in stoppage time.
Match Highlights
- Phil Foden's impressive performance solidifies his position as Man City's new star player and impacts Man Utd's future.
- Full-time: Foden's brace helps City stage a comeback to secure victory on derby day.
- 90+1': Haaland scores late to seal the victory for City (MCI 3-1 MUN).
- 80': Foden's second goal gives City the lead (MCI 2-1 MUN).
- 56': Foden's stunning strike levels the score (MCI 1-1 MUN).
- 45': Haaland misses a golden opportunity, lifting his shot over the crossbar (MCI 0-1 MUN).
- 8': Rashford's powerful shot puts United in the lead (MCI 0-1 MUN).
Final Result
- Manchester City FC 3 - 1 Manchester United FC
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