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Man United stage a comeback to beat City at Etihad

Manchester United came from two goals down to claim a remarkable victory against their city rivals. Mourinho’s men were the first team to defeat City at Etihad stadium in the last sixteen…

Manchester United came from two goals down to claim a remarkable victory against their city rivals.

Mourinho’s men were the first team to defeat City at Etihad stadium in the last sixteen months.

A stunning header from City captain and a well taken Ikay Gundogan goal gave Pep Guadiola’s men first-half lead in a match that victory for the runaway leaders would have handed them the league.

At the resumption of the match, United scored two goals in the interval of three minutes courtesy if their 89m man, Paul Pogba.

At 72nd minutes, United won a free kick that was taken by Alexis Sanchez and scored by Chris Smalling completed a remarkable comeback for United.

City worked hard to get an equaliser but Sergio Aguero’s late effort was denied by brilliant David De Gea while Raheem Sterling hit the woodwork.

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Published April 7, 2018
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