Manchester United delivered a dramatic come-from-behind victory against Manchester City, winning 2-1 in a gripping end to Sunday’s Manchester derby. The clash saw City initially ahead through a first-half Joško Gvardiol header, but United’s Bruno Fernandes leveled the score with a late penalty won by Amad Diallo. Diallo continued his stellar performance moments later, evading Ederson to score from a tight angle, securing the win for Ruben Amorim’s squad.
This result further compounded Manchester City’s struggles, leaving them with only one win in their last 11 matches across all competitions, while United celebrated a notable away triumph against a top-six opponent for the first time since 2021.
The victory was celebrated by fans online as Amad Diallo shared his joy on Twitter, proclaiming “Manchester is RED.”
Ali Gill of Kindred Group remarked on the unexpected results from the weekend’s games, particularly the late turn of events in the derby, which benefited bettors greatly. He noted the collective success in outcomes working in favor of the punters, despite City’s less than stellar form.
Elsewhere, Chelsea enjoyed a strong weekend with a 2-1 win against Brentford at Stamford Bridge. However, their fellow contenders stumbled; Arsenal managed only a 0-0 draw against Everton, while Liverpool shared a 2-2 draw with Fulham.
The weekend’s dramatic outcomes also led to managerial changes, with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southampton making shifts following disappointing home defeats. Gary O’Neil was dismissed by Wolves after a narrow loss to Ipswich, while Southampton parted ways with Russell Martin after a heavy 5-0 defeat against Tottenham.
In another shock result, Newcastle routed Leicester 4-0, Nottingham Forest turned the tables on Aston Villa with a 2-1 victory, and Crystal Palace triumphed 3-1 at Brighton.
Jake Ashton from OLBG commented on the impact of these outcomes, predicting managerial departures and shifts in the title race odds. He pointed out that Guardiola’s City is now less favored to retain their title, with Chelsea gaining ground.
European football also saw unexpected results. Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich were defeated 2-1 by Mainz, which allowed Bayer Leverkusen to close the gap at the top after beating Augsburg. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund were held to a 1-1 draw against Hoffenheim.
In Spain, Barcelona suffered a surprising 1-0 home defeat to Leganes, while Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid experienced mixed fortunes. Real Madrid drew 3-3 with Rayo Vallecano, and Atletico secured a 1-0 victory over Getafe.
In Italy, AC Milan and Juventus were held to draws at home, while Napoli won convincingly 3-1 against Udinese.
Steve Freeth from Bet365 discussed how bookmakers benefited from these unexpected results across Europe. He dubbed the day an early Christmas present as several supposed certainties failed to win, benefiting betting operators.
In horseracing news, Wodhooh surprised favorites by winning the BetMGM Mares’ Handicap Hurdle, and Liberty Hunter emerged victorious in the BetMGM Handicap Chase. Majborough won the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase, confirming its status as a promising young contender.
Alan Firkins from Betfred noted that the weekend’s races were particularly challenging for bettors, but Majborough’s performance provided a highlight.
In darts, Luke Humphries started his World Darts Championship title defense with a commanding 3-0 victory. Alan Firkins added that this tournament will dominate the betting scene in the coming weeks, highlighting favorites like teenager Luke Littler and Humphries himself.
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