Manchester City’s title hopes received a major boost as they came from behind to defeat arch-rivals Manchester United 3-1 in a thrilling Premier League derby at the Etihad Stadium. Phil Foden’s brace and Erling Haaland’s stoppage-time strike sealed the victory, leaving City just one point behind league leaders Liverpool.
United stunned the hosts with a stunning goal from Marcus Rashford in the eighth minute. However, City dominated possession and created numerous chances, with Foden and Rodri denied by excellent saves from Andre Onana.
Haaland’s incredible miss just before half-time, when he fired over with an open goal, seemed to give United hope. But Foden’s equalizer in the 73rd minute, a blistering shot into the top corner, leveled the match.
Ten minutes later, Foden struck again, this time with a composed finish after a slick one-two with Julian Alvarez. Haaland then atoned for his earlier miss with a clinical finish in stoppage time, rolling the ball into the net to seal the victory.
United’s defeat leaves them 11 points adrift of the top four, while City’s triumph keeps them firmly in the title race. The result sets up a tantalizing clash between City and Liverpool next weekend, with the Premier League crown potentially on the line.
