City Stuns United with Late Comeback VictoryCity Stuns United with Late Comeback Victory In a thrilling derby showdown, City pulled off a remarkable comeback to snatch a dramatic 3-2 victory from arch-rivals Manchester United in the dying minutes of the match. The first half was a cagey affair, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances. However, just before the interval, United took the lead through a brilliant strike by Marcus Rashford. City responded brightly in the second half, and their persistence paid off in the 65th minute when Erling Haaland equalized with a clinical finish. The match seemed destined for a draw, but City had other plans. With just minutes remaining, Riyad Mahrez produced a moment of magic to put City ahead. The Algerian wizard cut inside from the right and curled a venomous shot into the far corner, leaving United goalkeeper David de Gea rooted to the spot. United threw everything forward in search of an equalizer, but it was City who struck again. In the 95th minute, Jack Grealish sealed the victory with a coolly-taken goal, sending the City fans into raptures. The victory was a massive boost to City’s title hopes and dealt a significant blow to United’s top-four aspirations. The comeback also served as a testament to the character and resilience of the City squad. “It was a great performance from the boys,” said City manager Pep Guardiola. “We never gave up and showed our fighting spirit until the very end.” United manager Erik ten Hag was understandably disappointed but praised his team’s effort. “We played well for large parts of the game, but City showed their class in the end,” he said. The late comeback victory will undoubtedly go down in the annals of the Manchester derby as one of the most dramatic and memorable matches ever played.
