A confident Manchester City won the city derby against Manchester United in the Premier League. Pep Guardiola’s side were too strong for Erik ten Hag’s formation in United’s 3-0 win at Old Trafford.
Erling Haaland scored the first two goals and Phil Foden scored the third goal.
Liverpool defeated Nottingham Forest 3-0 earlier in the day. The goals were scored by Diogo Jota, Darwin Núñez and Mohamed Salah. Ryan Gravenberch started and was substituted after 60 minutes. Virgil van Dijk was there throughout the match.
With more than half an hour left, substitute Cody Gakpo came on and thought he would score, but his goal caused the game to end.
Tottenham’s leader
Tottenham Hotspur, who won on Friday, remains at the top of the table in England. City shares second place with Arsenal, who also won yesterday. United are in eighth place.
City were dominant from kick-off against United. They had many chances but goalkeeper André Onana got in their way many times.
The difference decreased in the 24th minute. City midfielder Rodri was retained by Rasmus Højlund. After VAR intervention, a penalty decision was made. Haaland shot from 11 meters.
City then continued to move the ball from foot to foot with ease and created even more chances. Shortly before half-time United managed to catch up a bit but goalkeeper Ederson was also focused and made a good save.
Haaland again
Less than five minutes before half-time, City doubled their lead. Time and time again this season, Haaland has been the end point of a flowing attack. This time he nodded after an excellent Bernardo Silva cross. The Norwegian player scored his eleventh goal this season.
United’s resistance finally broke and City managed to finish the match without too much trouble. It was 3-0 with 10 minutes left. Haaland could have scored a hat-trick from close range, but he passed the ball to Foden, who entered the game (3-0).
City’s Nathan Aké sat on the bench throughout the match.
Source: NOS
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