Ranking Manchester United's comebacks in the 2017/18 season 

Manchester City v Manchester United - Premier League
Paul Pogba scripted a fairytale comeback against the neighbours

#1 Manchester City vs Manchester United (2-3), Premier League 2017/18, Etihad Stadium

Manchester City v Manchester United - Premier League
Pogba was the architect behind this fairytale United comeback.

"Who writes this kind of stuff!" screamed a perplexed Peter Drury whilst commentating one of the finest Manchester Derbies of all time, which took place just a few days ago.

A priceless performance from the very expensive Paul Pogba scripted a fairytale comeback, which also ensured City's title celebrations got postponed for another fortnight.

Vincent Kompany always delivers the goods in big games and he gave City the lead with a stupendous header.

Raheem Sterling's ominous presence created so many chances, but his finishing was not up to the mark. Nevertheless, a world-class goal from Ilkay Gundagon gave City a 2-0 advantage and they were romping towards the title.

It was a disastrous first half performance from United, showing no intent to score a goal. Sterling's generosity ensured they didn't concede three or four goals, but it really was catastrophic and painful for the United fans to witness.

No one knows what Mourinho said to his men at half-time, but they came out in the second period with an ambition.

A sensational set up by Sanchez helped Herrera chest the ball neatly into Pogba's path, who got one back for United.

Sanchez was at it once again a couple of minutes later, playing a beautiful ball to Pogba, who headed the ball with surgical precision and United were on level terms with over 30 minutes remaining.

Sanchez's cross off a free-kick was volleyed into the goal by Chris Smalling and United, against all the expectations, turned things around in dramatic style. A typical Mourinho side holds the fort once they get a lead and they did exactly the same.

This performance from the Red Devils against a rampant Manchester City was all the fans were expecting after spending so much money. This really was a mother of all comebacks and a derby for the ages to remember.

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