Diallo nets winner as Man Utd seal comeback over City in derby

Amad Diallo scored the winning goal at the stroke of 90 minutes to help Manchester United pull off an incredible comeback in a thrilling derby on Sunday.

Josko Gvardiol headed Manchester City’s opener in the 36th minute, as the hosts cruised through the first half.

But Bruno Fernandes netted the equaliser from the spot in the 88th minute to give the Ruben Amorim side some hope.

Amad Diallo won the penalty that led to the equaliser after the youngster was fouled by Matheus Nunes.

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Diallo then fired in a fantastic effort for United just before added time to seal all three points for the visitors.

City continued their retreat into the dark shadows of their old glories as they snatched defeat from the brink of victory in the Manchester derby.

With the victory, Manchester United are in 13th spot, three points adrift sixth-placed Aston Villa; while City are fifth on the log.

Earlier in the day, Brighton fell to a 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.

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