Man United star delivers defensive masterclass at Man City, Amorim can’t drop him | OneFootball

Manchester United registered a dramatic 2-1 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

The Red Devils lacked a cutting edge in the opening half of the derby and failed to muster a single shot on target.

City deserved their 1-0 lead at the break, but United showed better intent after the interval to seal an unlikely win.

Amad Diallo’s persistence contributed to Matheus Nunes’ foul for a late 88th-minute penalty.

Bruno Fernandes converted the spot-kick with ease. Diallo popped up with a dramatic late winner before stoppage time.

Diallo had a major part to play in the turnaround, but United were also good defensively to keep City’s attack at bay.

Harry Maguire comfortably handled Erling Braut Haaland’s threat up front.

The England international was reinstated on the right side of the back three yesterday. He was preferred ahead of Leny Yoro in the starting XI.

He delivered a defensive masterclass with 100 percent of his ground duels (4/4) won with three clearances, three recoveries and five interceptions.

Maguire lost possession on just four occasions. He kept Haaland quiet over 90 minutes as he failed to register a single shot on target.

The former United captain was the best performer after Diallo. He received an 8/10 rating from the Manchester Evening News.

He has made a big statement with his derby showing and should keep his starting spot.

With yesterday’s win, United have moved within six points of Nottingham Forest, who are fourth in the league standings after 16 games.

The club’s immediate focus now turns to the Carabao Cup quarter-final, where they have a testing trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday.

Stats from Fotmob.com.