Deadly blow to City – AS.com

City has no endurance. Nor trust. Lower your arms if you get hit at the last minute. He did it after Fernandes equalized from a penalty, and ended up paying for it. Diallo won the Manchester derby seconds later in a new defensive mistake citizen. The umpteenth so far this season. Guardiola's men are not raising their heads, and United hit them lethally on Sunday. City fell to fifth place, and were nine points behind the leader. United gained optimism for the next few days, although they are still in the bottom half of the standings.

Despite presenting itself as a derby of opportunities, fear was the protagonist in the initial stretch of the match. City and United came out fearful, risking the minimum. Something that led to a low rhythm, and that there were few opportunities. The visitors were already doing well like this, hoping to punish their rival in some counterattack. The locals were less comfortable. Controlling the ball, yes, but without putting Onana in any trouble. Mount's injury, and his substitution after 12 minutes, was the highlight of the first half hour.

It had to be a rebound from a cross, after a corner kick, and the subsequent header from Gvardiol, who changed the game. De Bruyne took a corner after half an hour. In short. And receiving immediately afterwards. He hung a ball that hit a defender, turning the center into a lottery that Gvardiol won, rising to score with a header. Opening the can, the tension was revealed. Walker and Hojlund started a sort of scrum that ended with both players being cautioned. Foden closed the first half with his second shot off target. The most dangerous thing beyond City's goal.

We had to wait an hour for United to worry Ederson the least, but the Brazilian dived well to clear a shot from Diallo. Then the r grewed devilswhich created an even more dangerous chance in '74. Hojlund was the one who sent a ball into the gap that Fernandes collected before standing in front of Ederson. With time, with space. No aim. He hit the ball, but it went straight out.

City then wanted to close the game. But the umpteenth defensive error in the final minutes ended up costing the sky blue the points. History repeated itself. Nunes, who played full-back due to Lewis' absence, failed to pass in the 87th minute. He delivered it directly to Diallo, in the local area. The Portuguese wanted to right the wrong, but it only made it worse. He committed a penalty and Fernandes tied from the spot. With City on the canvas, United dealt a new blow. Diallo found a corridor in the center, under the gaze of three rival defenders, he collected a lob sent by Martínez, He left Ederson behind and scored at will.

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