In a thrilling Manchester Derby, Manchester City staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Manchester United 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium. Phil Foden scored twice and Erling Haaland added a late goal to secure the victory for City, who are now just a point behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
The match started with Marcus Rashford putting United ahead early in the game, but City fought back with Foden’s stunning goals in the 56th and 80th minute. The win means City have completed a Premier League double over their rivals for the sixth time, with half of those victories coming under manager Pep Guardiola.
City’s unbeaten streak in the Premier League now extends to 12 matches, as they continue their pursuit of the title. The victory sets up a crucial clash with Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, in a game that could have significant implications in the title race.
On the other hand, the defeat leaves Manchester United trailing behind in the race for the top four, now sitting 11 points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa. The loss compounds United’s recent struggles and adds further pressure on manager Ralf Rangnick to turn things around.
Overall, Manchester City’s impressive performance against Manchester United solidifies their position as title contenders, while United face an uphill battle to secure a Champions League spot for next season. The stage is now set for an exciting title race in the remaining weeks of the Premier League season.
