Man Utd Fans Pinpoint Epic 2018 Derby Win Over Man City That Could Win Them Title if Rivals Are Sanctioned

Man Utd Fans Pinpoint Epic 2018 Derby Win Over Man City That Could Win Them Title if Rivals Are Sanctioned

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:25 PM
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  • Man United fans have been reliving the club's epic comeback win over rivals Man City back in 2018
  • With the Red Devils trailing 2-0 at halftime, Paul Pogba drew his side level with an equaliser before Smalling scored the winner
  • A section of fans contends the incredible moment could be the one that wins them the league title in the event City are stripped of the crown
  • The Citizens are facing charges of financial breaches committed between 2009 and 2018

A moment from Manchester United's epic performance over rivals Man City during their 2018 derby win has surfaced.

The video surfaced just days after it emerged that City could be stripped of some of the Premier League titles they have won after they were charged with financial breaches.

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Paul Pogba celebrates victory after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium. Photo by Michael Regan.
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Sports Brief understands that the reigning English champions are facing more than 100 charges of financial improprieties committed between 2009 and 2018.

It is understood that the Manchester-based club could be slapped with several sanctions should it be established that they committed the offences.

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Key punishments they face include possibly losing their titles, points deduction or even expulsion from the English topflight.

Fans relive Man United's win vs City

A section of fans has now suggested that Man United's thrilling derby win over Man City during the 2018 season could prove critical in them getting the medal if City are punished.

According to GiveMeSport, the Red Devils finished second in the Premier League at the time, a massive 19 points behind City, who went on to win the league.

At the time, Jose Mourinho, who was in charge of the Old Trafford landlords went on to suggest that finishing second in the league with team was one of his biggest achievements as a manager.

An outstanding thing from that season for United was their epic comeback win over City at Etihad Stadium.

With the Citizens leading 2-0 at the break after goals from Vincent Kompany and Ilkay Gundogan, the Pep Guardiola-tutored side looked set to clinch the Premier League title with a win in that match.

However, BBC reports the visitors pulled off a stunning comeback, with Paul Pogba producing one of the best performances in a red shirt during the tie.

The Frenchman scored a quick-fire brace in the second half to draw United level, before Chris Smalling netting the winner with 20 minutes left on the clock.

Some United fans have been reliving the epic moment in the wake of City's current woes, suggesting it would be the win that wins them the title if their rivals are stripped of the crown.

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