Fergie Time

Manchester United suffered a crushing blow despite seemingly having the match under control—a strike that left them reeling for quite some time. Not only did they lose their grip on the game's rhythm, but they also conceded an unexpected and demoralizing goal.

After Scholes came on, Solskjær naturally followed as well, positioned as the lone striker tasked with leading the line.

However, in the absence of Cantona, City responded brilliantly. Their midfield orchestrated a series of fluid, well-coordinated combinations, cleverly pulling Manchester United's players out of position. This created the perfect pocket of space for Lampard to exploit—and he did so brilliantly, turning the opportunity into a sensational equalizing goal.

Manchester City's attacking momentum surged like a rising tide, putting United's goal under relentless pressure.