Phil Foden stole the show with a second-half double, propelling Manchester City to a comeback victory against rivals Manchester United.
Despite an early lead from Marcus Rashford’s stunning long-range strike, City’s dominance throughout the match ultimately saw them claim the spoils in a 3-1 triumph.
The contest took a turn in the second half with a moment of controversy surrounding Foden’s equaliser. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag’s protests earned him a booking as he argued that his side should have been awarded a free-kick in the build-up to the goal.
City finally found the leveller in the 56th minute when Rodri located Phil Foden, who skillfully maneuvered past Victor Lindelof and unleashed a spectacular shot into the top corner from outside the box.
Foden wasn’t done yet, securing his brace and putting City in the lead for the first time in the game. He orchestrated a brilliant play, exchanging passes with Julian Alvarez before firing a powerful shot into the far bottom corner, making it 2-1.
Erling Haaland sealed the victory for City after Rodri won the ball, setting up the Norwegian striker to slot it into the bottom corner.
The win propels Manchester City to second place in the Premier League, trailing leaders Liverpool by just one point after 27 rounds of matches with 11 games remaining.
The thrilling victory solidifies City’s title aspirations and intensifies the race for the championship in the closing stages of the season.