United stun City with late goals, rise to third in table

MANCHESTER: Marcus Rashford scored the winner as Manchester United came from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 and go third in the Premier League in a thrilling clash on Saturday.

Both United goals came in the final 12 minutes as Erik ten Hag’s side moved to within one point of their local rivals in the table after inflicting a damaging blow to City’s hopes of retaining the title. Pep Guardiola’s men looked to be heading to victory when Jack Grealish came off the bench to head the visitors into the lead.

But Bruno Fernandes’ controversial equaliser turned the game and four minutes later Rashford netted for the ninth consecutive match at Old Trafford. City could now fall eight points off the top of the table should Arsenal beat Tottenham in the north London derby on Sunday. The victory for United was sweet revenge after being destroyed 6-3 when the sides met in October.

Ten Hag’s men have now lost just once in 19 games since in a stunning turnaround in the

Dutch coach’s first season in charge. United’s turnaround is reflected in Rashford’s revival. The England international has now scored 16 times this season.

March’s twin strikes help Brighton beat Liverpool

BRIGHTON: Brighton & Hove Albion winger Solly March netted twice early in the second half and set up another goal in a 3-0 home win over a sluggish Liverpool that lifts them above the Reds and up to seventh in the Premier League standings.

Elsewhere, James WardProwse scored twice as bottom side Southampton came from behind to claim a vital 2-1 victory at fellow strugglers Everton and deepen the crisis at Goodison Park.

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