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#3 Manchester City 2 - 3 Manchester United 07/04/2018

Manchester City v Manchester United - Premier League — Paul Pogba was the hero as The Red Devils proved a point at the Etihad Stadium

Following their decent start to the season, Manchester City finally closed in on the Premier League title.

The Cityzens needed just one victory to be crowned the champions of the division and they got the opportunity to do so against their City rivals, Manchester United. It is always a fantastic experience to win such a vital trophy in front of one's bitter enemies.

The match started with great intensity at the Etihad Stadium, with both teams fighting hard. At halftime, City looked destined to humiliate their opponents after Vincent Kompany and Ilkay Gundogan put them ahead.

However, Jose Mourinho had other plans. Paul Pogba produced a magical performance in the second half and dramatically changed the tempo of the game.

Ander Herrera chested down an Alexis Sanchez's cross which Pogba finished brilliantly. The Red Devils leveled the tie after just two minutes, with the French midfielder at the heart of the events again.

Pogba rose high and headed home a Sanchez cross to complete his brilliant brace in the game.

Manchester United took total control at the Etihad. Sanchez sent another brilliant cross into the box for Chris Smalling.

The defender slotted home from close range to shock Pep Guardiola's men and sealed a prestigious victory for the Red Devils. What a game!

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Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

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