Amad Diallo joins the esteemed company of Wayne Rooney (2004–2005) and Robin van Persie (2012–2013) at Manchester United young talents
An article on BBC Sports states that Amad Diallo has made history for Manchester United by becoming one of just three players in Premier League history to score away goals against Manchester City and Liverpool in the same season.
Cementing his status as a player for the big occasions, he joins the esteemed company of Wayne Rooney (2004–2005) and Robin van Persie (2012–2013).
The youthful winger made his Manchester United debut in a nail-biting 2-1 triumph over City at the Etihad Stadium, where he scored a dramatic winner in the 90th minute.
Once City took the lead in the 36th minute thanks to Josko Gvardiol, Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty in the 88th minute to pull everyone even.
Amad demonstrated his ability to remain calm under pressure just moments later by landing the game-winning blow.
In a nail-biting 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield, United were saved once again by Diallo, who scored the vital equaliser in the 80th minute.
He finished off a fantastic team play with a crisp shot, giving United the point they needed.
As a result of his performance in these high-pressure games, Diallo has established himself as an indispensable member of Ruben Amorim’s squad and a player who can thrive under pressure.
Can Liverpool complete a Premier League double over Man United?
Liverpool will look to complete a Premier League double over their fierce rivals, after the reverse fixture at Old Trafford finished 3-0 in the visitors’ favour.
The Reds host United for the Super Sunday clash at Anfield for a 4.30pm GMT kick-off.
Virgil van Dijk recognises the added significance of meetings with Manchester United ahead of Liverpool’s latest clash with their fierce rivals.
“Every game is big when you play for this club, but of course a game at Anfield against United has that little bit of extra meaning for supporters.
“We understand this rivalry and we know that there will be a special atmosphere, one we will look to use to our advantage as we go after the three points,”Vigil Van Dijk, Liverpool captain, wrote in his notes for the official matchday programme.
According to him, the team have to keep pushing till the end of the season to achieve any meaning feat and move away from a repeat of last season.
“The platform we have given ourselves throughout the opening months of the season is clear, but we have to push on from here now.
“We are not looking at the league table or counting points we haven’t won yet. We are focused only on the next game, the next challenge. Consistency is key, day to day and game to game.
“I wrote in my previous programme notes, ahead of the Leicester [City] game, about how we could reflect on 2024 in a positive manner and I stand by that.
“But 2025 is here now, and we are desperate to start the new year as we finished the last one; with three points in the bag and big smiles on our faces.”
However, Manchester United manager
Ruben Amorim has confirmed ahead of the big matchu at Anfield that United have triggered a one-year extension to Harry Maguire’s contract.
Maguire’s future at the club has been the subject of speculation since the captaincy was taken from him in July 2023 and his appearances were reduced under Erik ten Hag.
Maguire’s contract was due to expire on 30 June this year. However, Amorim said the club have taken up an option to extend the 31-year-old’s deal by a year, adding that the defender is a leader in a club starved of them.
As for Amad, who has emerged as one of Amorim’s key players, scoring the winner in the Manchester derby last month, his deal is also due to expire in the summer.
However, Amorim said a new contract for the 22-year-old winger is “near”.
Meanwhile, Amorim has ruled out Marcus Rashford for the trip to Anfield, citing illness as the reason. The forward was missing from four of Man Utd’s matchday squads prior to being named as a substitute in Monday’s 2-0 home defeat by Newcastle United.
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