Man United Fans Are Loving Rio Ferdinand's Message After Derby Win

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand penned a lengthy message on Instagram after the club's derby comeback to stop rivals City winning the league on Saturday.

Jose Mourinho's side were played off the park in the first half at the Etihad, finding themselves 2-0 down and incredibly fortunate that City spurned some glorious chances to extend their lead.

But buoyed by Paul Pogba, who stepped up in the second half and scored two goals in quick succession before Chris Smalling notched the winner, United produced the most unlikely comeback and spoiled City's title party.

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Six-time Premier League winner Ferdinand conjured up a detailed post (or essay) on how much the win meant, while praising Paul Pogba for answering his critics and doing the business.

If you've got a half-hour spare, check it out:

While City will surely still win the Premier League title after a superb season, avoiding the humiliation of seeing their bitter rivals do it right in front of them was hugely important and could well be a big step for them going into next season.

Topics: Manchester City, Paul Pogba, Jose Mourinho, Manchester United, Pep Guardiola, Premier League, Rio Ferdinand

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