Manchester United pulled off a sensational 2-1 comeback victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, and the star of the show was none other than Amad Diallo. The young Ivorian attacker delivered a stellar performance, earning him the well-deserved Man of the Match award.
City took the lead through Josko Gvardiol’s towering header, seemingly set to extend their dominance over their fierce rivals. However, the tide turned late in the match, starting with a costly error from Matheus Nunes. A poor back pass to Ederson led to a clumsy foul on Amad inside the box, leaving the referee with no choice but to award a penalty. Bruno Fernandes stepped up and coolly slotted it home to level the score.
The drama didn’t end there. Minutes later, Lisandro Martinez launched a pinpoint long ball into the path of Amad, who brilliantly chipped Ederson before finishing with composure. The goal sent United fans into a frenzy and sealed a crucial victory for Erik ten Hag’s side.
Amad’s stats for the night were nothing short of extraordinary:
• 89 minutes played
• 94% pass accuracy
• 4 shots at goal
• 1 penalty won
• The match-winning goal
This result propels United to 12th place in the Premier League standings, while City’s struggles deepen as they sit nine points behind league leaders Liverpool in fifth. Guardiola’s men are now winless in 10 of their last 11 matches across all competitions, a worrying trend for the reigning champions.
Up next, United will aim to carry this momentum into Thursday’s EFL Cup quarter-final against Tottenham, while City will look to bounce back against Aston Villa on Saturday.
For now, all eyes are on Amad Diallo, whose brilliance has given United fans hope and reignited their derby spirit.
