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How the managers approached the dramatic derby with a twist in the tail

Ruben Amorim was happier than Pep Guardiola at the final whistle.

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Manchester United stunned rivals City with a late double as they came from behind to win the 195th Manchester derby 2-1 and add to Pep Guardiola’s woes.

It was Ruben Amorim’s second win over Guardiola in the space of six weeks after his Sporting side beat them 4-1 in the Champions League last month – and the first taste of a Manchester derby for the United boss.

City had led through Josko Gvardiol’s 36th minute header but Bruno Fernandes levelled from the penalty spot in the 88th minute before Amad Diallo, having won the spot-kick, completed the turnaround in the 90th minute, City’s eighth defeat in 11 across all competitions.

Here the PA news agency breaks down how the two managers approached the big match.

Pressure

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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim saw his team outwit Pep Guardiola’s City with a dramatic finish (Martin Rickett/PA)

Line-ups

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Matheus Nunes (left) had a challenging day (Martin Rickett/PA)

Tactics

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Manchester United’s Amad Diallo (right) finished strongly (Martin Rickett/PA)

Touchline behaviour

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Ruben Amorim cut a frustrated figure on the touchline for much of the contest before the late twist in the plot (Martin Rickett/PA)
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