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Listen to radio commentary on this page Gvardiol heads Man City opener Fernandes and Amad score twice in two minutes to give Man Utd lead Rashford not in squad & Foden starts for City Man City have won one of last 10 matches Man Utd 13th in Premier League Get Involved: #bbcfootball, via Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Jess Anderson Man City 1-0 Man Utd Rasmus Hojlund latches onto the ball over the top from Kobbie Mainoo but he's miles offside. #bbcfootball, Whats App 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply) dara_sheahan on X: United are mostly just pretending to play. They’re too terrified to actually try anything. Also, I’m sick of Hojlund throwing himself to the floor — he does it a lot when there are actually chances to do something with the ball. Man City 1-0 Man Utd Leon Osman Former Everton and England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live It wouldn't have surprised anyone if Kevin De Bruyne had put one in the top corner with his last touch of the game. He does look tired. He is getting up to speed and he is looking more like himself. He is certainly not up there yet. But will he ever get back to the heights that he was at? We will wait and see. He is ageing and you do find it difficult to return to those heights. Man City 1-0 Man Utd Manchester City come forward with a bit of pace and Jeremy Doku whips one in from close to the byeline on the left-hand side but Erling Haaland misses the header and Diogo Dalot clears the danger. #bbcfootball, Whats App 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply) How can Mike Dean make a comment like ‘Not in a big game like this mate’ it shouldn’t matter the magnitude of the game. That’s a penalty! Dean Man City 1-0 Man Utd Amad Diallo is one of the only players on the pitch for either side who looks like he could really cause some problems. He does really well down the right-hand side but the attack ultimately breaks down. Man City 1-0 Man Utd Kevin de Bruyne makes way for Mateo Kovacic, his first appearance since recovering from injury. Man City 1-0 Man Utd Simon Stone BBC Sport's chief football news reporter at the Etihad Stadium I suspect that is one of those incidents VAR won't get involved in either way. Clearly Ruben Dias doesn't get the ball but he was trying to play it, legs get tangled and Rasmus Hojlund goes down. Referee's chief Howard Webb always talks about most decisions being subjective and that is one. Some will think penalty, some won't. The game wants to stick with the referee's decision if possible, and in this case Stuart Attwell has kept well away. #bbcfootball, Whats App 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply) Clear pen. How is Rasmus supposed to run with Diaz hooking both his legs? Freddie Reuben Dias Didn't get the ball. That's a stonewall penalty. Haaland would have got it given down the other end! Paul J Terrible decision he's took his knee and not the ball how's that not a foul? Anon Man City 1-0 Man Utd Manchester City win a free-kick. Kyle Walker hits it straight into a Manchester United player and it pings straight back. That pretty much sums it up. Kevin de Bruyne has a crack from range but it sails over. Man City 1-0 Man Utd Derby matches are always a painful experience for fans of the teams involved. This has been a pretty painful experience for the neutral as well. #bbcfootball, Whats App 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply) This is like watching two old drunk men staggering around a pub car park trying to have a fight. Mark, Harrogate Man City 1-0 Man Utd Interesting analysis from former referee Mike Dean on Sky Sports. Gary Neville suggests it could be a penalty and Mike Dean says "not in a game like this, mate". Hmmm. Man City 1-0 Man Utd Gary Neville Former Manchester United defender on Sky Sports It was clumsy, that we do know. It may have just been a coming together but Dias seemed to step across the Manchester United striker. I think there's something in it, his left leg goes across Hojlund's knee. Man City 1-0 Man Utd Leon Osman Former Everton and England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live It's a brilliant save from Ederson and that's the sign of a top goalkeeper. He did not have anything to do for more than an hour and then he has to dive to his left because that was going in from Amad Diallo. Man City 1-0 Man Utd Ruben Dias' left leg is across Rasmus Hojlund as the forward chests it into his path. Manchester United want a penalty but Anthony Taylor says no. Dias didn't get the ball. #bbcfootball, Whats App 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply) Bournemouth and Fulham look better than both these two teams at the moment. And that's the reason City aren't being talked about as title contenders. Chris Man City 1-0 Man Utd Leon Osman Former Everton and England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live Amad Diallo has that lack of fear you have as a young player coming through. You don't see the negatives. He is picking the ball up, running at people and trying to be positive. You need players in your side who are willing to lose the ball in order to create something. Man City 1-0 Man Utd Bruno Fernandes spots Amad Diallo in space in the penalty box and it's a good ball but the winger's header is well kept out by Ederson. It looked like it might just sneak into that bottom corner but the Brazilian was there to turn it behind. #bbcfootball, Whats App 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply) It’s tough for any mid-table team to challenge to top teams but this should have been the perfect opportunity for Man Utd to have a go at City. Instead they have drifted through a half of football without any attacking intent. Is that on the manager or the players? David, Northern Ireland Manchester United celebrate Amad Diallo's late winner at Manchester City Manchester United struck twice in the closing minutes to stun Manchester City in a dramatic derby conclusion at Etihad Stadium. Josko Gvardiol's first-half header looked to be giving City victory in a largely dismal clash until United staged a remarkable turnaround to give new manager Ruben Amorim a landmark win early in his reign. Amad Diallo was United's star performer, winning the 88th minute penalty that saw Bruno Fernandes equalise after the youngster was fouled by Matheus Nunes. As City tried to regroup, Diallo then pounced in the closing seconds of normal time to score from a tight angle. It was a rich reward for United boss Amorim after he ruthlessly axed Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho from his match day squad, but then suffered an early blow when Mason Mount was struck down by his latest injury, limping off after only 14 minutes. Opportunities were at a premium in a game largely made up of desperate mediocrity, United looking to have wasted their best opportunity to equalise 17 minutes from time when Fernandes raced clear on to Rasmus Hojlund's pass, only to lift his finish over the onrushing Ederson but wide. The game was turned on its head in that frantic finale, City's fans furious and jeering their side while United's followers celebrated wildly in their corner of Etihad Stadium. 'I am not good enough' - Guardiola faces daunting and major rebuild Diallo's derby - how Amad made the difference for Man Utd 'Amorim willing to meet Rashford drift head on' This video can not be played Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United: 'Today was different' - Ruben Amorim United's late win was something few – perhaps not even Amorim himself – saw coming as a game that had been so undistinguished appeared to be moving towards an uneventful conclusion. And then, in a final few minutes totally out of keeping with the mediocre fare that had gone before, United gave Amorim a personal triumph that will instantly increase his standing among United's supporters. United had barely been troubled by Pep Guardiola's off-colour Premier League champions, but had created little of the their own, that Fernandes chance apart, until the always lively Diallo took a hand. He collected a poor pass from Nunes in the 88th minute, who then compounded his error by chasing back and flattening the United forward with a reckless challenge, allowing Fernandes to make up for his earlier miss. Diallo then showed real composure in the final minute of normal time to squeeze in United's winner from a title angle, Etihad Stadium stunned into silence apart from the ecstatic visiting fans. Amorim took two big decisions to ditch Rashford and Garnacho from his squad completely, an early indicator that he will not shy away from difficult calls, no matter how big the profile of the player involved. It had the desired impact, albeit late on, as United returned to winning ways in the most satisfying way possible after losing at Arsenal then at home to Nottingham Forest. This video can not be played 'I am not good enough' - Guardiola says he must find a 'solution' after derby loss City continued their retreat into the dark shadows of their old glories as they snatched defeat from the brink of victory in the Manchester derby. As he has in recent times, Guardiola cut an agitated, animated figure, even almost expressing his displeasure when City's goal from Gvardiol's header came after Kevin De Bruyne's header had been deflected in the direction of the defender. Guardiola was grateful for that advantage as the clock ticked down, only for City to engineer another damaging result with a late collapse as United sensed vulnerability in a side that has completely lost the aura of superiority that sustained them as they won an historic four straight Premier League titles. City barely created any meaningful opportunities, Erling Haaland marginalised, the midfield lacking creation and captain Kyle Walker embarrassing himself when he needlessly collapsed to the floor in dramatic fashion in a tame head-to-head with United striker Rasmus Hojlund. These are troubled times for City, as they trail league leaders Liverpool by nine points having played a game more, and are currently struggling to keep their Champions League campaign afloat. This is alien territory for Guardiola – and on their evidence there will be no quick fix to navigate a route out of the current crisis. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 15th December 2024 at 20: 55 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Pep Guardiola Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1 Manager: Ruben Amorim Formation: 3 - 4 - 3 Manager: Pep Guardiola Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1 Manager: Ruben Amorim Formation: 3 - 4 - 3 Premier League All competitions All competitions All competitions Manchester City have won five of their last six Premier League games against Manchester United (L1), more than they had in their previous 13 (W4 D3 L6). Manchester United have lost each of their last three Premier League away games against Man City, conceding 13 goals in the process. They last lost four consecutive league visits to the Citizens between 1952 and 1955. Manchester United have lost 20 Premier League games against Man City – only against Arsenal (21) have they lost more in the competition. Manchester City have conceded at least twice in seven of their last 11 Premier League games (W4 D3 L4), as many times as they had in their previous 62 in the competition. Manchester United have lost both of their last two Premier League games, last losing three in a row within a single season in December 2015 under Louis van Gaal. New manager Ruben Amorim is yet to lose three on the bounce in his top-flight managerial career, with this his 172nd such match across Portugal’s Primeira Liga and England’s Premier League. 39% of Man Utd’s goals conceded in the Premier League this season have come from corner situations (7/18), the highest share in the division. So far in 2024, they’ve conceded 15 goals from corners, just three fewer than they did in 2021 (8), 2022 (4) and 2023 (6) combined. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has already beaten Manchester City this season, with his Sporting CP side winning 4-1 in a UEFA Champions League tie. Only one manager has beaten the reigning Premier League champions with two different sides in a single campaign, with Alan Pardew beating Man City with both Newcastle United and Crystal Palace in 2014-15. Erling Haaland has nine goal involvements in just four Premier League appearances against Manchester United (6 goals, 3 assists). It’s already the most goal involvements any Manchester City player has against the Red Devils in the competition. Man City’s Phil Foden has scored six goals in his last four Premier League appearances against Manchester United. Only Sergio Agüero (8) has scored more Manchester derby goals for the Citizens in the competition than Foden (6, level with Erling Haaland). After registering just two goal involvements (2 assists) in his nine Premier League games under Erik Ten Hag this season, Man Utd’s Bruno Fernandes has had a hand in six in his last six following the Dutchman’s departure (3 goals, 3 assists). The Portuguese has also been involved in five goals in his last six appearances against Man City in all competitions (2 goals, 3 assists), providing an assist in each of the last three. © 2024 BBC. 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