The Manchester derby lived up to its billing as one of the most intense and unpredictable fixtures in the Premier League, with Manchester United pulling off a stunning 2-1 upset against their city rivals, Manchester City, at the Etihad Stadium. The match, broadcast live on Sky Sports, was a thrilling encounter that saw the Red Devils come from behind to claim all three points.
Match Report
The home side, Manchester City, dominated the early proceedings, with their high-intensity pressing and slick passing causing problems for the United defense. It wasn't long before they took the lead, with Kevin De Bruyne scoring a stunning goal in the 30th minute. The Belgian midfielder picked up the ball on the edge of the box and unleashed a powerful shot that gave David de Gea no chance.
However, United were not about to lie down, and they began to gain a foothold in the game as the first half wore on. They were rewarded for their efforts just before halftime, with Anthony Martial scoring a well-taken goal to level the scores. The French forward collected a pass from Paul Pogba and slotted the ball past Ederson to send the away fans into raptures.
The second half was a tightly contested affair, with both teams creating chances but neither able to find the breakthrough. That was until the 65th minute, when Marcus Rashford scored what proved to be the winning goal. The young English striker collected a pass from Jesse Lingard and fired a low shot past Ederson to send the United fans into delirium.
Highlights
The match was full of exciting moments, but some of the highlights included:
Kevin De Bruyne's stunning opening goal
Anthony Martial's well-taken equalizer
Marcus Rashford's winning goal
A series of stunning saves from David de Gea to deny Manchester City
Post-Match Reaction
The win was a significant one for Manchester United, who moved up to fifth in the Premier League table. Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted with his team's performance, saying: "I'm very proud of the lads, they showed great character and spirit to come from behind and win the game."
On the other hand, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was left to rue his team's missed chances, saying: "We had the chances to win the game, but we didn't take them. We have to learn from our mistakes and move on."
The win for Manchester United sets up a thrilling race for the top four, with several teams still in contention. The Red Devils will look to build on this result when they face Tottenham Hotspur next weekend, while Manchester City will aim to bounce back against Sheffield United.
For the latest football news and fixtures, visit the Sky Sports website. You can also watch the highlights of the Manchester derby on the Sky Sports website.
