The North is red, so is Manchester. Leny Yoro has got into the good habit of not losing a derby and this tradition at LOSC has not been lost across the Channel where he, with his teammates, has just surpassed Manchester City.
The Premier League offered us this Sunday, the highly anticipated Manchester derby between City (5th) and United (13th), two clubs mired in the crisis. The Citizens had just been ejected from the Top 4, while the Red Devils wanted to return to victory in the championship, after two consecutive defeats. It is this final wish, the one tinged with red, which was granted by the football gods on the pitch of the Etihad Stadium.
However, everything started very badly. Strong defensively, but unable to bring danger into the opposing area, Manchester United cracked on a corner, as against Arsenal, during the first act. Josko Gvardiol (36′) opened the scoring with a perfect header. His teammates were not far from doubling the lead, but Foden's attempt was blocked by Maguire in added time. This meager advantage was not enough to claim victory and Pep Guardiola's men learned the hard way. Amad Diallo, messy until now, obtained a penalty perfectly converted by Bruno Fernandes (88′) then scored a second goal on the gong (90′). Launched in depth, he lobbed Ederson with a flick then sent the ball into the back of the net to offer the victory (1-2) to the visitors.
In the standings, Manchester City is stagnating in fifth place (27 pts), nine lengths behind leader Liverpool (36 pts), who have played one match less. Winner, Manchester United still appears in the second half of the table (12th, 22 pts), but this prestigious success could be foundational for Ruben Amorim and his men.
Leny and derbies
Leny Yoro, on the bench at kick-off, came on during the second act (79') and took part in this crazy comeback. It's a memory he will cherish for a long time, while his playing time is regulated to offer him a smooth return to competition. The Lille player has thus not lost good habits, those of not losing a derby and of brandishing red colors high in the sky. Including the one that has just been played across the Channel, Leny Yoro has won three of the four regional matches (one draw) that he has had to play during his young career. « Manchester is RED »he launched on social networks at the final whistle.
