Manchester United staged a dramatic late comeback at the Etihad Stadium, defeating Manchester City 2-1 as Amad Diallo’s last-minute goal deepened Pep Guardiola’s ongoing struggles.
City initially led through Josko Gvardiol's first-half header, which capitalized on Kevin De Bruyne’s deflected cross. However, the match turned on its head in the final minutes. A poor backpass forced Matheus Nunes to foul Amad Diallo, conceding a penalty that Bruno Fernandes calmly converted in the 88th minute.
Just moments later, Lisandro Martinez's precise long ball found Amad, who rounded Ederson and slotted the winner from a tight angle, silencing the home crowd.
The loss extended Guardiola’s woes, with City now winning just one of their last 11 games—a run reminiscent of their 2006 struggles. Meanwhile, United manager Ruben Amorim’s bold decisions to exclude Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho paid off as Amad excelled in an advanced role.
The result leaves Manchester City reeling, while United celebrated a remarkable victory in the Manchester derby.
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