At the start of the second half, United continued to perform well, controlling the tempo of the game and keeping the situation firmly in their hands. However, this lead did not last long. Manchester City's Phil Foden scored twice in the second half to turn the score around. These two goals were undoubtedly a huge test for the Manchester United defence, and at the same time declared to the world that Manchester City are strong.
While fans were still boiling over Foden's two goals, Manchester City's Erling Haaland also scored again before the end of the game to seal the win. Manchester City came back 3-1 from Manchester United to win the much-anticipated derby.
Despite Manchester City's victory in this fixture, they are still one point behind leaders Liverpool. The two teams will meet head-to-head in the next round, a match that will undoubtedly be the highlight of the Premier League this season.
Manchester United fans were disappointed with the team's performance. In this game, Manchester United had only 2 attempts at goal and lost without any suspense. They need to reflect and reorganise to regain their rhythm and confidence in the game.
Whether it's City's comeback victory or Manchester United's tactical mistakes, this Manchester derby is impressive. Manchester City have shown strong attacking prowess and resilience in the face of adversity, while United will need to adjust and reflect in the coming games. Such a wonderful derby will undoubtedly inject more passion and suspense into the Premier League. Fans are looking forward to the next game, and both Manchester City and Manchester United will be pushing for a better result.
At the start of the second half, City's attack became more ferocious and they were desperate to turn the scoreline around. Manchester United, for their part, struggled to stay ahead and withstand City's onslaught.
In the 55th minute, City's Foden received a deftly pass from Kevin De Bruyne and shook off a defender before calmly slotting the ball into the United goal to level the scores at 1-1. The atmosphere on the pitch instantly became hot, with Manchester City fans excitedly chanting the names of their beloved teams.
City's attack didn't stop and they kept coming back to the United goal. In the 70th minute, Foden once again showed his scoring prowess. Raheem Sterling picked up the ball on the flank and sent in a pinpoint cross that Foden leaped high to head home to give City a 2-1 lead. Foden's performance sparked wild cheers from the crowd and he became a hero for Manchester City.
United didn't give up and they tried to equalise, but City's defence was outstanding. The players worked closely together and maintained a high level of vigilance at all times. United had just two shots on goal, which also showed the indestructibility of City's defence.
Manchester City's attack has not stopped, and they are looking to extend their advantage. In the 85th minute, Erling Haaland grabbed a chance in the United penalty area, and he calmly slotted the ball into the back of the net to seal a 3-1 win for Manchester City. The goal also made Haaland another hero of the game.
In the final minutes, United tried to launch a final counter-attack, but City's defence was solid and they managed to maintain their lead. As the whistle blew at the end of the game, the Manchester City players celebrated the victory with excitement while the Manchester United players left the pitch in disgrace.