Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim stated his side “deserved” to win in their dramatic comeback 2-1 win at Manchester City on Sunday.
Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol netted the opener with a header in the first half but Bruno Fernandes equalised late from the penalty spot in the 88th minute and Amad Diallo stunned City supporters with a winner two minutes later.
“It was incredible,” Amorim said to the BBC.
“I think we deserved it. It was a very tough match but we believe until the end.
“We managed to score, we needed that win, it was important for us and for our fans.
“We were in the game for 90 minutes and that is very good. We talk about the Arsenal game [a 2-0 defeat], we played well in the first half but they were not believing that we could win. Today was so much more different.
“I also believe. Then we have Fergie time and we put the things together and something magic happened. It was a good day for us.”
Also adding that the United supporters deserved the win, Amorim, who took charge following the exit of Erik ten Hag last month, recorded his second victory in the Premier League since arriving at Old Trafford.
“They [the fans] need it.
“Just like us, but you can see the way they celebrate is special.
“But we need to continue. Our club needs to win these kinds of matches, I understand the happiness of our fans but we need to continue.
“With a victory for City, the performance was the same. We need to improve a lot of things but today the guys deserved the win. They were in it until the last minute and that is important for us.”
Quizzed about his match-winner, Diallo, he called for patience with regards to the young talent.
“He can play different positions, he is very humble. We have to be very careful with Amad because sometimes in our club we put young players in a special place. Let’s stay calm with Amad.”
