Ruben Amorim delighted after ‘deserved’ win against derby rivals Manchester City

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim was delighted after come-from-behind 2-1 win against derby rivals Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Josko Gvardiol scored in the 36th minute to give a 1-0 lead to the home team.

When it seemed like Gvardiol’s goal will be enough to seal three points for City, United bounced back in style at the fag end of the game.

Bruno Fernandes scored from a spot-kick in the 88th minute whereas Amad scored the winning goal for the visitors to give them all three points.

“It was incredible,” Amorim told the BBC about the finale at the Etihad Stadium. “I think we deserved it. It was a very tough match but we believe until the end. We managed to score, we needed that win, it was important for us and for our fans.

“We were in the game for 90 minutes and that is very good. We talk about the Arsenal game, we played well in the first half but they were not believing that we could win. Today was so much more different.

“I also believe. Then we have Fergie time and we put the things together and something magic happened. It was a good day for us.”

This is Amorim’s biggest win since moving from Sporting CP in November. The Portuguese manager said the team’s fans needed this win after a hot and cold season so far.

“They [the fans] needed it,” Amorim said. “Just like us, but you can see the way they celebrate is special. But we need to continue. Our club needs to win these kinds of matches, I understand the happiness of our fans but we need to continue.

“We need to improve a lot of things but today the guys deserved the win. They were in it until the last minute and that is important for us.”

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes showered praise on Amad, who created the penalty chance and also scored the match-winning goal.

Fernandes told Sky Sports about Amad: “He showed again today he is always alive. That is why he gets the penalty, why he gets the goal. He has been brilliant. When he is like this he is unstoppable.

“I just want him to keep working, that is what he has been doing. It is great what he did today but I am sure he can do this every week. We want this week in, week out. He is now getting his chances, deservedly.”

Manchester United will next take on Tottenham Hotspur in the quarterfinal of the EFL Cup.