5 Best Manchester United Comebacks under Jose Mourinho

Sunderland v Manchester United - Premier League

1. Manchester City vs Manchester United(2-3), Premier League

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United visited City in the month of April knowing that a defeat would condemn them to watch their city rivals clinch the title. An inspired City, urged on by their vociferous home support absolutely outclassed United in every department as they scored two quick goals without reply as United's defense was ripped apart in the first half.

The hosts could have been further ahead had it not been for Sterling who wasted numerous good opportunities.

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Manchester City v Manchester United - Premier League
Manchester City v Manchester United - Premier League

However, United came roaring back after the halftime whistle, inspired by a determined Paul Pogba who finished past Ederson after a terrific chested pass by Ander Herrera. Pogba grabbed one more to bring back United on level terms when he passed the ball to Alexis Sanchez and timed a perfect run into the box to finish Sanchez's cross and the momentum shifted to United's favor.

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The comeback was completed when Sanchez's delivery was finished by Chris Smalling in the 69th minute to round off a sensational win from two goals down at their rivals' home ground. De Gea made a prolific save from Aguero in the dying minutes and United held on to postpone City's title celebrations.

However, City's celebrations weren't delayed much longer as United surprisingly lost to bottom club West Brom in the next match which confirmed City's status as 2017-18 title winners.

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Edited by Rajdeep Puri
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