Man City star Caroline Weir enjoys scoring the winner against United and could get another Puskas nomination
It took 81 minutes but City of Manchester front Caroline Weir make sure it’s worth the wait as she unleashes another trademark virtuoso to tackle Sunday’s Manchester derby.
City and United met in the Women’s Super League with former leading with a score of 1-0 Thanks to Weir’s exciting long-range dribble, it put them in fifth place, two points behind United and firmly in the race for the Champions League.
The decisive goal came late when Weir, who had only come on as a substitute five minutes earlier, dented the United goalkeeper. Mary Earps with a great effort from outside the box.
Raise your hand if you still can’t believe this happened@itscarolineweir just LOVE #ManchesterDerby chipspic.twitter.com/aMjagrB2AK
– Barclays FA Women’s Super League (@BarclaysFAWSL) February 13, 2022
😱 We expected nothing less!
🔥 🔥 #City man https://t.co/vbFvUyXGpM
– City of Manchester United States (@ManCityUS) February 13, 2022
The 26-year-old Scotland international has built a reputation for scoring spectacular goals in key games, becoming a regular shortlist for the Puskas Awards in recent years.
Coincidentally, Weir also has a habit of scoring stylish masterpieces against City’s neighbors, with her latest effort potentially becoming Puskas’ third goal-nominated goal against United in a row. many years.
The formidable run begins in 2020 when Weir becomes the first Man City player – male or female – to find his way into Puskas by scoring a torpedo into the top corner from 25 meters on the day. opening of the campaign.
Or should @itscarolineweiropening day wonder take home #PuskasAward? 💥pic.twitter.com/AmK2A5oLM7
– Barclays FA Women’s Super League (@BarclaysFAWSL) November 25, 2020
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The following year, she continued to score against United again by deploying familiar technique, keeping calm to delicately finish the keeper in the middle of the crowded penalty area.
WOW@itscarolineweir just love a world in the Manchester derby!#BarclaysFAWSL #MCIMUN pic.twitter.com/EPJYlGpsfC
– Barclays FA Women’s Super League (@BarclaysFAWSL) February 12, 2021
Indeed, Weir made a perfect lob over the United goalkeeper’s head seems to have become an annual tradition in the WSL Manchester derby.
Just over a year ago, Caroline Weir sawed off the Man United goalkeeper to win the Manchester derby.
She did it again today pic.twitter.com/uzJfyF36B3
– ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) February 13, 2022
Both of the Man City star’s previous feats were shortlisted for their respective year’s Puskas Awards, although were ultimately lost in the vote for Tottenham pair Son Heung-Min (2020) and Erik Lamela (Year 2021) respectively.
Despite that, Weir is now a trusted superstar for her side and City have won each of the seven home games the Scotsman has put his name on the scoreboard.
On the other hand, United must be absolutely sick of seeing her, having conceded a goal against her in the last three WSL seasons.
Weir joked after scoring the second against rivals in 2021. “I always score against United but hopefully I can continue to influence games.”
