Man City 3-0 Man United: Goals and Highlights
Summary
Manchester City beat Manchester United 3-0 in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium. Man City’s attack was too much for Man United, their first win since the first weekend and they go above Man United in the table with 6 points.
Man United under Ruben Amorim struggled to match City’s intensity and are 6th with 4 points. The game was also a tribute to boxing legend Ricky Hatton, with emotional pre-game tributes from the home crowd.
Goals
Manchester City took the lead in the 18th minute when Phil Foden headed in a precise cross from Jérémy Doku after the winger outmuscled Luke Shaw. The score was doubled in the 53rd minute when Erling Haaland chipped a clever finish over Altay Bayındır, assisted by Doku.
Haaland sealed his brace in the 68th minute, racing onto a Bernardo Silva pass to smash home, equaling Sergio Agüero’s record of 8 Manchester derby goals. Man United’s Bryan Mbeumo forced a great save from debutant Gianluigi Donnarumma but couldn’t convert.
Player of the Match
Erling Haaland was Player of the Match for his clinical brace, 5th goal in 4 games. His strength and finishing was too much for Man United’s defence.
Match Highlights
Man City had 60% possession and exploited Man United’s gaps. Foden’s return from injury added flair, Donnarumma kept a clean sheet, denying Mbeumo a great chance.
Man United’s Benjamin Šeško was starved of service and despite late chances they couldn’t respond. Doku’s energy and Silva’s vision were key, Man City’s win ended a 2 game losing streak and momentum is building. Amorim’s side now need to regroup before their next game.
