Manchester United fans wanted Paul Pogba and Alexis Sánchez to show their true worth. Well, what a game they chose to do so, as they teamed up to delay Manchester City's title celebrations and give the team something to be proud of in a season that has been filled with disappointing moments.
Manchester City seemed ready to celebrate their first Premier League title under Pep Guardiola, but their neighbours ferociously bounced back and came from behind with a three-goal display in the second half.
Paul Pogba was instrumental for this win, stripping Manchester City from their two-goal lead in less than two minutes.
97 - There were just 97 seconds between Paul Pogba's first and second goals for @ManUtd vs Man City. Comeback. pic.twitter.com/3gqElsMk2l
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 7, 2018
2012 - Paul Pogba is the first @ManUtd player to score a least 2 goals v Manchester City in a Premier League game since Wayne Rooney in December 2012. Hero. #MCIMUN pic.twitter.com/yLeMbAFI62
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) April 7, 2018
Alexis Sánchez also had a day to remember against his would-have-been team. The Chilean wingman was involved in all three goals for Manchester United, and has earned a little credit with his new team's supporters with this performance.
Alexis Sanchez has two assists in a single Premier League game for just the second time in his career.
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) April 7, 2018
https://t.co/iwp8QgXEJd #ManchesterDerby pic.twitter.com/nTWCLZxhrd
The Mourinho-Guardiola rivalry had one more chapter added to what's turning out to be quite an interesting book, and this win will make The Special One feel a bit better when facing his nemesis.
Jose Mourinho’s 2nd away win in 9 attempts against a Pep Guardiola side, the 1st since Real Madrid’s 2-1 La Liga win at Barcelona in April 2012 pic.twitter.com/p1PWzsoAfF
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) April 7, 2018