AMAZING MOMENT as Amad Diallo jogs over to shake Pep Guardiola's hand moments after final whistle. The effort Amad goes to shaking hands/rubbing salt in the wound/reminding Guardiola he is his father is almost as exquisite as the touch to score the winning goal. pic.twitter.com/09fC5yin5p
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“MANCHESTER IS RED TONIGHT!”
Man United pull off a COMEBACK FOR THE AGES. pic.twitter.com/jOJqoxbCqi
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Manuel Ugarte and Harry Maguire impressed as Manchester United came from behind to defeat Man City in dramatic circumstance.
Ruben Amorim made four changes to his line up for the match, with Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho both dropped entirely for the clash.
Here is how the United players rated in the comeback win:
Andre Onana – 6
There was not much he could do about the goal and he made some decent saves otherwise to keep the score down
Matthijs de Ligt – 6
United defended solidly from open play and De Ligt can be pleased with his own individual performance in the match
Harry Maguire – 8
Maguire was one of the best players on the pitch and nullified Erling Haaland throughout most of the contest. He has taken his chance well
Lisandro Martinez – 5
Martinez didn’t have as much joy as his defensive teammates and found himself out of position a few times. Another off day from him.
Β Noussair Mazraoui – 5
Mazraoui was less comfortable in the wing-back role than at centre-back and was targeted by Jeremy Doku throughout.
Diogo Dalot – 5
Dalot didn’t offer enough from the left wing-back role and has continued to struggle since Amorim arrived at the club. He wasteful throughout in attack.
Manuel Ugarte – 8
Ugarte gave United tenacity and energy in midfield as City’s threat from open play was nullified well. He was one of the main positives from the match.
Bruno Fernandes – 5
Fernandes is better suited to a central midfield role and didn’t have as much joy once he was pushed further forward. His end product was poor but he took the penalty well.
Amad Diallo – 7
It wasn’t his best game but Amad was ultimately the hero with a brilliant goal and winning the penalty. He made the difference when it mattered most
Mason Mount – 6
He started reasonably well before he succumbed to an unfortunate injury. A gutting setback for him after a deserved start
Rasmus Hojlund – 5
Hojlund cut a frustrated lonely figure in attack but wasn’t done any favours by the lack of service he had. On another day he might have had a penalty
Kobbie Mainoo – 6
Mainoo was his usual self in possession but and helped his side ultimately win the match
