How Amad Diallo stole show in Man Utd win over Man City but he's issued warning

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Former Amad Diallo looks set to kick on under new Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim after a starring derby day showing. 

The Red Devils came from behind by striking two late goals for a huge win over Manchester City, consigning Pep Guardiola’s side to their latest defeat of a miserable run.

The winger had an underwhelming loan sting at Ibrox in season 2020/21 during which he showed flashes of his quality but was largely unable to string it together into any sort of consistent form, although he did up end with a Scottish Cup winner’s medal.

He kicked on the following campaign at Sunderland before getting tiny glimpses of an opportunity back at United last season.

At the beginning of this season it was thought there was a chance of Diallo ending up back at Rangers but that is now a distant memory as he stars for the English giants.

Diallo thrives under Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim

Diallo was tipped to have a big Manchester United future under new manager Ruben Amorim.

That is now looking to be be the case and he was one of four ex Rangers men highlighted for shining elsewhere.

The former Rangers loanee scored the winner on 90 minutes in yesterday’s derby win over Manchester City minutes after winning the penalty from which they scored their equaliser.

Even before those points he had been the star man.

Pundit Danny Murphy told the BBC: “Amad Diallo was the star of the show in Sunday’s Manchester derby, and it was his hunger and desire that made the difference in the end.

“Even before United’s amazing late comeback to win at Etihad Stadium, Diallo had been the bright spark for the entire game.

“He was the one player on the pitch who was playing with freedom and fearlessness, and also the only one from either side who seemed to be enjoying himself and trying to make an impact whenever he got on the ball.

“There was so much safe play out there from both teams, but Diallo was different and he eventually got his reward for his endeavour, first by winning the penalty that led to United’s equaliser which changed the momentum of the game, and then scoring their winner a few seconds later.

“It was Bruno Fernandes who scored from the spot to make it 1-1 but that situation only came about because Diallo was alert enough to anticipate Matheus Nunes’ poor back-pass, and then stayed calm when he got inside the City box.

“He didn’t rush, which led to Nunes making a ridiculous challenge on him to concede a penalty, and that composure and confidence was typical of his whole performance because he seemed determined to impress his manager.

“You could say the same for his second goal. Again, City should have done much better defensively because no-one was pressing Lisandro Martinez when he played him in, and Josko Gvardiol was much too high with his defensive line.

“That left a big gap for Diallo to run into, and Nunes did not track him, but it still needed an unbelievable finish to squeeze the ball past Ederson and past Gvardiol, who made a complete mess of his attempt to backheel it off the line.”

Diogo Dalot warns Man Utd teammate Diallo

Manchester United teammate Dalot thinks Diallo is a talent with the world at his feet.

But has also warned him to stay grounded and continue to work had to ensure the good times keep rolling.

“It's what we want from him,” he said. “When you're in such good form, that's the most important thing – you keep performing.

“It’s the hardest thing at a club like this, being consistent in your performances, so we’re going to help him and we want him to stay at this level.

“We know he can be a really good player for us, but it’s up to him to be in the right place and keep really humble. And I think he has that ability.”