Manchester United's Stunning Comeback Earns 'Most Improbable' Award
In a season filled with dramatic moments, Manchester United's sensational 2-1 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium has been officially recognized as the 2024/25 Oracle Most Improbable Comeback.
Trailing 1-0 with just two minutes of regular time remaining, United looked destined for defeat after Josko Gvardiol's first-half header had given City the lead. However, substitute Amad Diallo turned the match on its head in breathtaking fashion. The 22-year-old winger won a penalty, which Bruno Fernandes confidently converted in the 89th minute. Then, deep into stoppage time, Amad fired in a sensational winner from a tight angle, sealing one of the most remarkable turnarounds of the season.
The award, determined by fan votes and powered by the Win Probability Statistic developed by Stats Perform, highlights the most unexpected comeback of the season. United's victory topped a shortlist of five miraculous wins, with the probability model simulating match outcomes 100,000 times to determine the most improbable turnaround.
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