Manchester United completed a breathtaking late comeback to beat Manchester City 2-1 on Sunday. The Etihad Stadium didn’t exactly witness a classic between two out-of-sorts teams, but it was Ruben Amorim’s visitors that incredibly prevailed in the 195th Manchester derby.
Josko Gvardiol’s first-half header from Kevin De Bruyne’s deflected cross was the latest goal United have shipped from a set piece. But Amad won a late penalty that Bruno Fernandes converted before netting the winner himself in an unbelievable climax.
Express Sport rates Ruben Amorim’s triumphant side.
Man Utd player ratings vs Man City
Andre Onana: 6
No major mistakes on this occasion after a rough week and couldn’t have done anything about Gvardiol’s winner.
Harry Maguire: 7
Has quickly earned Amorim’s trust. Didn’t put much of a foot wrong in a defensively sound United performance – barring the goal.
Matthijs de Ligt: 7
Completed more passes than any other player before making way for Leny Yoro in the 79th minute. Dominant in the air.
Lisandro Martinez: 8
So accurate with his long balls. One of them assisted the winner. Recovered well from his nightmare against Nottingham Forest last weekend.
Noussair Mazraoui: 8
Not the first time he’s been one of United’s better players this season. Won the most duels on the pitch (nine) before he was withdrawn late on.
Manuel Ugarte: 7
Kept things ticking in midfield. Quietly went about his business.
Bruno Fernandes: 7
Created a handful of chances. Should’ve equalised after Rasmus Hojlund sent him through on goal in the second half but didn’t fail to level the score with his 88th-minute penalty. Cool as ice.
Diogo Dalot: 5
United’s inferior wing-back. Rarely feels like he’ll find his target with his crosses.
Amad: 10
Is he United’s best footballer? I think he might be. An absolute handful all evening. Won the penalty and then snatched three points with an outstanding moment of composure at the death.
Mason Mount: 4
Amorim picked him over Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho but he suffered his latest injury as a United player after just 12 minutes. You have to feel for him.
Rasmus Hojlund: 6
Should’ve notched an assist with the Fernandes chance but was largely frustrated.
Substitutes
Kobbie Mainoo: 7
Wouldn’t have expected to be called on so early. Partnered Ugarte well.
Antony: 6
Plenty of energy off the bench.
Joshua Zirkzee: 6
His hold-up play in the dying moments earned a roar from the away end.
Leny Yoro: 6
He would’ve enjoyed his first taste of the Manchester derby.
Victor Lindelof: N/A
Introduced at the death.
