Manchester City are experiencing the most difficult phase under successful coach Guardiola. Things initially looked good for the hosts in the city derby, but then the club conceded two late goals.
In the prestigious derby, Manchester City conceded two late goals to inflict a heavy defeat on Manchester United. The 2-1 defeat deepened the crisis for the team of successful coach Pep Guardiola and was City's eighth defeat in eleven consecutive matches in all competitions.
Josko Gvardiol (36 minutes) initially put the hosts ahead. Man United captain Bruno Fernandes (88') and the strong Amad Diallo (90') caused the next setback for City. The avoidable defeat leaves them nine points behind league leaders Liverpool FC.
City fans celebrate Guardiola
Before the game, the fans celebrated Guardiola, who has been at the club since 2016 and has led City to six league titles and one Champions League win, with a choreography. Most recently, he had become the man to explain the crisis at the currently struggling top club. Guardiola's side had won five of the previous six derbies in the league, while United had won the FA Cup final against their city rivals in the summer.
The hosts struggled to cope with Man United's sturdy defense. City were helped by a set-piece: after a short corner kick, the Belgian Kevin De Bruyne used his willpower to heave a cross into the path of Gvardiol, who headed the ball home.
In the second half, captain Bruno Fernandes (74') initially missed a great chance to equalize. After a disastrous misplaced pass, Matheus Nunes then fouled Amad Diallo in the penalty area. Fernandes converted the penalty kick. Diallo added to his tally shortly afterwards.
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Manchester City
Manchester United
- Joško Gvardiol - 1:0 (36.)
- (88.) 1:1 - Bruno Fernandes
- (90.) 1:2 - Amad Diallo
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90.+6.End of 2nd half
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90.+2.Substitution in Manchester United
Victor Lindelöf
Defender
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90.+2.Substitution out Manchester United
Amad Diallo
Striker
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90.Goal for Manchester United, 1:2 through Amad Diallo (Lisandro Martínez)
Amad Diallo
Striker
Assist: Lisandro Martínez
Defender
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89.Substitution in Manchester City
Savinho
Striker
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89.Substitution out Manchester City
Ilkay Gündogan
Midfielder
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88.Goal for Manchester United, 1:1 through penalties from Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes
Midfielder
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79.Substitution in Manchester United
Leny Yoro
Defender
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79.Substitution out Manchester United
Matthijs de Ligt
Defender
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78.Substitution in Manchester United
Antony
Striker
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78.Substitution out Manchester United
Noussair Mazraoui
Midfielder
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78.Substitution in Manchester United
Joshua Zirkzee
Striker
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78.Substitution out Manchester United
Rasmus Højlund
Striker
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77.Substitution in Manchester City
Jack Grealish
Midfielder
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77.Substitution out Manchester City
Jérémy Doku
Midfielder
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68.Substitution in Manchester City
Mateo Kovacic
Midfielder
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68.Substitution out Manchester City
Kevin De Bruyne
Striker
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46.Kick-off 2nd half
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45.+5.End of 1st half
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40.Yellow card Manchester City
Kyle Walker
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40.Yellow card Manchester United
Rasmus Højlund
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36.Goal for Manchester City, 1:0 through Joško Gvardiol
Joško Gvardiol
Defender
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14.Substitution in Manchester United
Kobbie Mainoo
Midfielder
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14.Substitution out Manchester United
Mason Mount
Striker
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1.Start of the match
