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Man Utd hero Amad shows his true colors during celebrations moments after Man City win
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Man Utd hero Amad shows his true colors during celebrations moments after Man City win

Amad has been one of the stars of the season at Man Utd. (Image: Getty)Amad produced his latest heroics for Manchester United to claim an incredible derby victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. And the red-hot winger showed his true colors moments with his actions after the final whistle in wild celebrations on the pitch and in a rapturous away match.United were in danger of a third successive Premier League defeat for the first time in almost a decade after Josko Gvardiol's first-half header.But Ruben Amorim's side remained competitive throughout the 195th Manchester derby and found their reward in death.Amad cleverly fouled in the box to win a penalty, which Bruno Fernandes coolly converted, seemingly earning United a point.But the 22-year-old's acceler...
Rasmus Hojlund brutally puts Kyle Walker in his place after Man Utd's dramatic win
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Rasmus Hojlund brutally puts Kyle Walker in his place after Man Utd's dramatic win

Rasmus Hojlund mocked Kyle Walker after their Manchester derby clash (Image: Getty)Rasmus Hojlund brutally mocked Kyle Walker after their fiery clash during Manchester United's dramatic derby win over Manchester City. The duo clashed in the first half, with Manchester City defender Walker attempting to cause trouble for Hojlund by falling to the turf.Hojlund was furious with the City player's challenge, angrily confronting him before they clashed. Walker tried to persuade referee Anthony Taylor that he had been headbutted by the Red Devils striker, falling to the ground and holding his face in an incident described as "embarrassing" by United icons Roy Keane and Gary Neville.United then won 2-1 thanks to last minute goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo. Their incredible victo...
Marcus Rashford breaks silence after Man Utd exclusion as Ruben Amorim leaves duo out
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Marcus Rashford breaks silence after Man Utd exclusion as Ruben Amorim leaves duo out

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford was a surprise exclusion for the win over City. (Image: Getty)Manchester United star Marcus Rashford expressed his joy on social media with a simple four-word message following the team's thrilling comeback against rivals Manchester City. Rashford, 27, was a notable absentee from United's starting line-up, alongside Alejandro Garnacho, as new head coach Ruben Amorim made a bold decision to drop both.The game appeared to be moving in City's favor, with Josko Gvardiol's first-half header putting them in front. United struggled to find their rhythm in the opening 60 minutes, and their task appeared even more daunting when Bruno Fernandes wasted a clear chance.However, Amad sparked a remarkable turnaround, capitalizing on a weak back pa...
Man Utd duo back Marcus Rashford as star knocked out by Ruben Amorim for City win
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Man Utd duo back Marcus Rashford as star knocked out by Ruben Amorim for City win

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford. (Image: Photo by Stephen White – CameraSport via Getty Images)Manchester United stars Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee have rallied behind Marcus Rashford after he was left out of the squad for the 2-0 win over Manchester City. The England ace was a notable absentee from Sunday's cross-city clash, alongside Alejandro Garnacho.Despite the disappointment of missing the derby, Rashford took to Instagram to celebrate the victory against Pep Guardiola's side, posting: "Yessssssss! I love it guys", alongside two red heart emojis. His teammates Ugarte and Zirkzee were quick to show their support, responding with their own heart emojis.Speaking after the match, coach Ruben Amorim clarified: "It's important to say why: it wasn't a question ...
Phil Foden disagrees with Pep Guardiola, raises concerns over Man City dressing room
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Phil Foden disagrees with Pep Guardiola, raises concerns over Man City dressing room

Phil Foden made a rare start against Manchester United (Image: GETTY)Manchester City's Phil Foden has become the latest player to publicly acknowledge a mentality problem within the team's dressing room, contradicting manager Pep Guardiola's denial of such a problem.Although he appeared to end his poor run with a morale-boosting victory against Manchester United, City's fortunes took a turn for the worse when Matheus Nunes made a costly error, leading to an equalizing goal from Bruno Fernandes and to a subsequent winner from Amad Diallo.This resulted in an unexpected victory for United and extended City's disappointing streak. Guardiola previously insisted the team's performance was not down to a lack of confidence, a claim contradicted by Ilkay Gundogan after the d...
Every word from Bernardo Silva's furious post-match interview as he tears apart Man City team
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Every word from Bernardo Silva's furious post-match interview as he tears apart Man City team

Bernardo Silva (Image: Air Sports)Manchester City's defense has been compared to that of an under-15 team by a frustrated Bernardo Silva following their derby defeat on Sunday. Despite Josko Gvardiol's header giving City the lead against Manchester United, they were unable to secure victory.A penalty from Bruno Fernandes, following Matheus Nunes' foul on Amad, equalized the score. Amad then managed to beat the offside trap, leading to another disappointing defeat for City.Bernardo criticized his defensive teammates for their handling of United's late winning goals, particularly their failure to prevent an attacking corner from turning into a penalty for the opposition.Here's every word from Bernardo's furious post-match interview with Sky SportsSS: “Can you understa...
Ruben Amorim singles out Man Utd star who worries him despite Man City victory
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Ruben Amorim singles out Man Utd star who worries him despite Man City victory

Ruben Amorim has admitted concern at Man Utd. (Image: SKY SPORTS/GETTY)Ruben Amorim admitted he couldn't stop thinking about Mason Mount's latest injury setback after guiding Manchester United to a stunning 1-0 win over Manchester City. The Portuguese manager is the first United manager to win his first derby since Sir Alex Ferguson, but he was left grounded after playing full-time at the Etihad Stadium.Bruno Fernandes' 88th-minute penalty and Amad's winner moments later canceled out a deficit inflicted by Josko Gvardiol's header in the first half.But Mount's forced withdrawal in the early stages slightly spoiled a memorable evening in east Manchester.Amorim made a bold choice by completely excluding Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho from his squad for the day....
Man Utd vs Man City player ratings: a 10/10 as Ruben Amorim eliminates Pep Guardiola again
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Man Utd vs Man City player ratings: a 10/10 as Ruben Amorim eliminates Pep Guardiola again

Amad won the penalty and then scored the winning goal late in the match. (Image: Getty)Manchester United produced a breathtaking late comeback to beat Manchester City 2-1 on Sunday. The Etihad Stadium didn't exactly witness a classic between two struggling teams, but it was Ruben Amorim's visitors who incredibly prevailed in the 195th Manchester derby.Josko Gvardiol's first-half header from Kevin De Bruyne's deflected cross was the last goal United scored from a free kick. But Amad won a late penalty which Bruno Fernandes converted before scoring the winner himself in an incredible climax.Express Sport assesses Ruben Amorim's triumphant team.Man Utd vs Man City player ratingsAndré Onana: 6No major errors on this occasion after a difficult week and could have done nothin...
Angry Roy Keane demands red card from Man City over 'embarrassing' incident in Man Utd clash
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Angry Roy Keane demands red card from Man City over 'embarrassing' incident in Man Utd clash

Rasmus Hojlund and Kyle Walker clash in the Manchester derby (Image: Viaplay)Roy Keane has criticized Kyle Walker for an "embarrassing" incident during Sunday's Manchester derby and called for the Manchester City star to be sent off. Walker attempted to cause trouble for Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund by falling to the ground during an angry face-off.Hojlund was furious when he was tripped by Walker midway through the first half. The Danish star faced his City rival and the two men clashed.Neither player pushed their head forward, which would have resulted in a red card for violent conduct. But Walker still seemed hopeful to see Hojlund fired by falling to the ground and holding his face. City players demanded that referee Anthony Taylor produce a red card.However, Taylor opt...
Pep Guardiola now nostalgic and emotional as Man City exit plan faces iconic boss
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Pep Guardiola now nostalgic and emotional as Man City exit plan faces iconic boss

Pep Guardiola sits on the touchline at Selhurst Park (Adam Davy/PA) (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)Pep Guardiola entered a somewhat nostalgic and emotional phase after admitting he now has a new appreciation for Manchester City's dominance amid their current struggles, and claimed he would leave if he felt that he had lost the team.City host Manchester United in the derby at the Etihad on Sunday in the unusual position of having lost seven of their last 10 matches in all competitions.Guardiola ended speculation over his future by signing a new two-year contract three weeks ago, but that certainty has so far not helped City halt their slide.Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola holds his head in his hand (Adam Davy/PA) (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)When asked if he had any regrets, the Spaniard ...