- 15 Dec 2024 - 19:14(19:14 GMT)
Goodbye for now!
That’s all for our live coverage of Manchester United’s stunning victory in the derby.
With minutes to go, United took full advantage of yet another Manchester City collapse as they secured local bragging rights.
City will have a week to stew over that game before they face Aston Villa next weekend.
We’ll be back with continued coverage of the Premier League as well as plenty of other sporting drama.
For now, from me Adam Hancock and my colleague Patrick Keddie, it’s goodbye!
- 15 Dec 2024 - 19:10(19:10 GMT)
‘We totally deserved what happened’
Bernando Silva is the Manchester City player tasked with coming out to speak to the cameras after that shocking defeat.
“We totally deserved what happened,” he said.
“At this level, if it is a game or two, then you could say they [the opponents] are being lucky or unlucky. But if it’s 10 games, it is not about that.
“If you make these stupid decisions with three to four minutes to go, then you deserve to pay for that.
“If you look at the game., my feeling was there was one team that could win that game, but in the end we lost. We have to look at ourselves,” he said.
He was also asked if there was anger in the City dressing room.
“It’s quite normal that we are not very happy at the minute because of the last month,” he said.
“We just have to do better individually and collectively as it is not good enough for the standards of Manchester City.”
- 15 Dec 2024 - 19:03(19:03 GMT)
Two games still to come
In an unusual quirk of the Premier League schedule, there are two late Sunday games today.
Both matches are just getting under way, with Chelsea hosting Brentford at Stamford Bridge, whilst Tottenham travel to Southampton.
A victory for Chelsea tonight will see them move to within two points of table toppers Liverpool, although they will have played a game more.
Advertisement - 15 Dec 2024 - 18:59(18:59 GMT)
Fernandes shows his composure
The United captain also reflected on his successful penalty, which came shortly after he missed a big opportunity in open play.
“I went one versus one with the keeper and I tried to lift the ball away from Ederson. I took it away from him, but also the goal!
“The penalty is a moment of nerves and you need to calm yourself down. I am always ready to calm myself down in these big moments for the team,” Fernandes explained.
It's just what we do 🔴#MUFC || #MCIMUN pic.twitter.com/JuBx31IyJ3
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 15, 2024
- 15 Dec 2024 - 18:54(18:54 GMT)
‘He is unstoppable’
United’s two scorers – Fernandes and Diallo – have been speaking to the media after the game.
The United captain was full of praise for the young Ivorian:
“He has been doing well, doing great things. There is still a lot to come from him and we really believe in his qualities and we know what he is capable of doing,” said Fernandes.
“When he is like this he is unstoppable,” he added.
Diallo also gave his thoughts on this incredible Manchester derby:
“We wanted to win this game. We knew it was not going to be easy. In the second half, we pressed well and we wanted to win and this is a derby. If you play this game, you have to win.
“We showed today we can win any game,” he said.
- 15 Dec 2024 - 18:46(18:46 GMT)
A turnaround in less than two minutes
It doesn’t take long to change a game…
One minute and 55 seconds that changed the course of the Manchester derby.#MCIMUN pic.twitter.com/sGU3nevPDt
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 15, 2024
- 15 Dec 2024 - 18:43(18:43 GMT)
What is going wrong at City?
That stunning derby defeat leaves City in fifth place, nine points off top spot.
It’s yet another loss this season, with City simply unable to find the incredible form that has seen them enjoy plenty of success over the last few years.
They look nervous as they carry the scars of recent collapses. They are also struggling for form in front of goal, with key man Erling Haaland lacking in confidence.
It’s difficult to see how they can get back on track at the moment.
- 15 Dec 2024 - 18:36(18:36 GMT)
An incredible result
We’re not coming up with a better pun than this. So why bother?
What Amad ending.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 15, 2024
- 15 Dec 2024 - 18:34(18:34 GMT)
Jubilation for United
The Manchester United players are enjoying this moment on the pitch at the Etihad. They have made their way to the away end and are celebrating with their own fans.
The home fans have made a quick exit, with Pep Guardiola trudging off in utter disbelief.
He looks as stunned as anybody.
United players celebrate with their fans after the match [Jason Cairnduff/Reuters] 
City’s Matheus Nunes is consoled by manager Pep Guardiola [Jason Cairnduff/Reuters] Advertisement - 15 Dec 2024 - 18:31(18:31 GMT)
Full time
What an incredible finish in the Manchester derby!
United have won the game in unbelievable fashion. City have – once again – collapsed.
Full time: Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United
- 15 Dec 2024 - 18:30(18:30 GMT)
City struggling
Grealish wastes the corner, sparking groans from the home fans.
Seconds to go in the Manchester derby.
90+5 mins: Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United
- 15 Dec 2024 - 18:29(18:29 GMT)
City pushing for a leveller
City win a corner with around a minute left.
90+4 mins: Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United
- 15 Dec 2024 - 18:28(18:28 GMT)
An incredible passage of play
The Etihad is absolutely stunned at this.
United had shown barely any attacking threat, but City have once again collapsed.
Diallo was substituted moments after scoring that second goal. He has been replaced by Lindelof.
Three minutes left of stoppage time.
90+3 mins: Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United
- 15 Dec 2024 - 18:24(18:24 GMT)
GOAL! United take the lead!
Incredible!!
What a moment this is! City have collapsed again.
Martinez finds Diallo with a long ball down the middle. The United man controls the ball well, taking it over the keeper.
He then finds the net from a tight angle, despite the best efforts of two City defenders.
Just wow.
90+1 mins: Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United
Diallo caps a great performance with a goal [Jason Cairnduff/Reuters] - 15 Dec 2024 - 18:22(18:22 GMT)
GOAL! Fernandes scores from the spot
Fernandes finds the corner as Ederson goes the wrong way!
What drama.
87 mins: Manchester City 1-1 Manchester United
Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring from the spot [Jason Cairnduff/Reuters] - 15 Dec 2024 - 18:21(18:21 GMT)
United win a penalty!
Wow!
A terrible mistake from Nunes who under-hits a back pass that is collected by Diallo.
He compounds his mistake by racing back and taking the United man out in the box.
It was a penalty all day long and referee Anthony Taylor points to the spot.
86 mins: Manchester City 1-0 Manchester United
Matheus Nunes concedes a penalty against Amad Diallo [Jason Cairnduff/Reuters] - 15 Dec 2024 - 18:19(18:19 GMT)
Mainoo heads over
Mainoo rises high in the box to get his head on the end of a Martinez cross, but he can’t get on top of the ball and his effort flies into the stands.
United have not looked sharp in front of goal this afternoon.
84 mins: Manchester City 1-0 Manchester United
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Diallo shows his frustration
Antony and Diallo link up well down the right, but the move ends as Fernandes runs the ball out of play.
Diallo is unhappy – although more with himself than his captain.
It’s been a frustrating day for the team in red.
81 mins: Manchester City 1-0 Manchester United
- 15 Dec 2024 - 18:14(18:14 GMT)
Triple change for United
Off: Rasmus Hojlund, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt
On: Joshua Zirkee, Antony, Leny Yoro
80 mins: Manchester City 1-0 Manchester United
- 15 Dec 2024 - 18:12(18:12 GMT)
Grealish comes on
Doku makes way for Jack Grealish, with United preparing to make three changes of their own.
77 mins: Manchester City 1-0 Manchester United
Manchester City vs Manchester United 1-2: Premier League – as it happened
All the football updates as Manchester United mount a late comeback to shock local rivals City 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
Published On 15 Dec 2024
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- Manchester United poured on the misery for Pep Guardiola’s flagging Premier League champions Manchester City as late goals by Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo snatched a shock 2-1 away victory.
- Ruben Amorim’s United were heading for a third consecutive league defeat as they trailed to Josko Gvardiol’s first half header from a corner.
- But a scrappy derby short of quality had a stunning late twist as a mistake by Matheus Nunes led to a penalty which allowed Fernandes the chance to level from the spot in the 88th minute.
- City had hardly got over that shock when seconds later Diallo sent the visiting fans into delirium with a superb finish from the tightest of angles.
- City have now won only once in 11 games in all competitions and stay fifth in the table on 27 points. United moved up to 12th place with 22 points.
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