Manchester United produced a remarkable second-half comeback to stun Manchester City 2-1 in a pulsating Premier League thriller at Old Trafford on Saturday.Manchester United produced a remarkable second-half comeback to stun Manchester City 2-1 in a pulsating Premier League thriller at Old Trafford on Saturday. After a dominant first half from Pep Guardiola’s side, City took the lead through Jack Grealish in the 60th minute. The visitors had looked in control, but United turned the game on its head with two goals in quick succession. Bruno Fernandes pulled United level in the 78th minute with a stunning strike from outside the area. Just two minutes later, Marcus Rashford’s close-range effort gave the hosts a dramatic victory. The result marked a seismic shift in the Premier League title race, with Arsenal now five points clear of United at the top of the table. City, meanwhile, dropped to fourth place, two points behind their bitter rivals. The first half was a one-sided affair, with City controlling possession and creating the better chances. Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland, and Grealish all had opportunities to give the visitors the lead, but they failed to capitalize. United looked disjointed and lacked any real threat in attack. They had just one shot on target in the entire first half, a tame effort from Wout Weghorst. However, United manager Erik ten Hag made a tactical switch at halftime, bringing on Antony and Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The changes had an immediate impact, as United started to create more chances and press City higher up the pitch. The goal from Fernandes was a moment of brilliance. The Portuguese collected the ball on the left wing and then unleashed a thunderous drive into the top corner. City goalkeeper Ederson had no chance. Rashford’s goal was equally impressive. Luke Shaw’s cross found the England international unmarked at the back post, and he made no mistake with a simple finish. City threw everything forward in search of an equalizer, but United held firm to secure a famous victory. The win was a huge boost for United’s title hopes, while it also served as a major blow to City’s aspirations.
