Dec 22, 2024
Soccer

Man Utd Claim Bragging Rights over Man City in Premier League Showpiece

Manchester United continued their impressive form with a comfortable come from behind 2-1 victory over Manchester City that sees them into 3rd position, one point behind their local rivals.

 

 

After a cagey start at Old Trafford , Erik ten Hag’s side posed as a threat in the first half against the Citizens , as they were the first to have major chances however the match went into the half hour mark into a goalless draw.

 

The second half got off to a fiery start, as Pep Guardiola’s Super Sub Jack Grealish gave the visitors the lead on the 60th minute within 3 minutes into the field coming in as a substitute for Phil Foden.

 

The Reds mounted a decent response, most notably through Bruno Fernandes on the 78th minute finishing off Carlos Casemiro’s delivery.

 

 

 

The on-form Marcus Rashford doubled the Red Devils lead on the 82nd minute , the citizens pushed for an equaliser but the Red Devils kept their structure to secure maximum points.