Alejandro Garnacho sets new record after match-winning cameo off the bench in Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Man City

Manchester United teenager Alejandro Garnacho set a new record after coming off the bench and setting up Marcus Rashford's winner in the 2-1 comeback win over Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday (January 14).

Erik ten Hag's side seemed to be heading towards their first defeat since early November when Jack Grealish headed home a superb Kevin De Bruyne cross in the 60th minute. However, Bruno Fernandes equalszed in the 78th minute, albeit in contentious fashion.

Manchester United thensealed an incredible comeback victory three minutes later when Garnacho's fine work on the left flank allowed him to play in Rashford. The English forward slotted home past City goalkeeper Ederson.

Gamacho was introduced into proceedings in the 72nd minute, and the Argentine teenager impacted the game with his speed and agility. He also became the youngest player to provide an assist in the Manchester derby.

At the age of 18, the former Atletico Madrid academy graduate has had a meteoric rise, which continues. He's now influencing key games for Manchester United and is asserting himself as one of Europe's most exciting teenage prospects.

The Red Devils have now moved to within a point of Manchester City (39) after 18 games, with Garnacho playing an instrumental in the victory.

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Manchester United set to hand Garnacho new long-term deal

The Red Devils teenage wunderkind is in line for a new contract.

Manchester United are preparing to reward Garnacho's impressive campaign with a new long-term contract offer, per the Sun. His salary is set to jump to £50,000 a week, which will be ten times more than what he currently earns.

The Argentine has emerged as a prominent member of Ten Hag's side this season, scoring two goals and providing four assists in 16 games across competitions. His most memorable moment came in another comeback victory for the Red Devils.

Garnacho scored a stunning 90+3rd-minute winner in a 2-1 win over Fulham on November 13. Reports over his future grew off the back of that mesmerising goalscoring performance.

Real Madrid were touted as potentially taking an interest in the Argentine, while Chelsea also reportedly made contact with the player's agent. However, he is likely to remain at Old Trafford.

His cameo in the 2-1 win over Manchester City will only have the United higher-ups looking to accelerate talks over a new deal. Gamacho's current deal expires in 2024.