Caroline Weir should expect another Puskas nomination as wondergoal gives Man City win over Man United

Caroline Weir produced another incredible goal in a Manchester derby to put Manchester City Women's season back on track in a tense clash with Manchester United.

In 2019, Weir's thunderbolt proved the winner in the first derby at the Etihad Stadium, and her sublime chip from the edge of the area was the highlight of last season's home clash behind closed doors.

This season, Weir came off the bench to break the deadlock in sensational fashion, combining the distance of her Etihad goal with the skill of her 2021 chip with a 25-yard effort over the goalkeeper and into the top corner on Sunday.

Both previous strikes saw Weir nominated for the FIFA Puskas award. She can expect a hat-trick of nominations after this moment of sheer quality that was good enough to settle a cagey affair in front of a record Academy Stadium crowd.

With a sell-out crowd announced days before this one, and both sides needing three points to boost their chances of finishing third and qualifying for the Champions League, there was pressure to put on a show. It seems they got the message as both sides looked to start quickly and create openings.

After half-chances for both sides, City had the first golden opportunity and should have been ahead when Lauren Hemp somehow shot over from underneath the bar. She had started the move, fed Jess Park, and continued her run into the six yard box, and only she will know how she managed to clear the bar from so close.

Incredibly this was a first derby at the Academy Stadium with fans - City's previous two home games were at the Etihad, and then behind closed doors. The way the Blues started, they appeared keen to make up for lost time and give their fans something to cheer after a frustrating season. After Hemp's