Before kick-off, the Etihad stood silent for a minute, honoring Manchester boxing legend Ricky Hatton, who passed away aged 46 and was a lifelong City fan. A fitting tribute to set the stage for the showdown! 🥊💙
Then, it was game on. Manchester City served up a masterclass in the 197th Manchester Derby, running out 3-0 winners over cross-town rivals Manchester United. Total domination from start to finish! ⚽️🔥
In the 18th minute, Phil Foden – starting his first match of the season – met a rebound with a powerful header after Jeremy Doku’s skilful dribble created the chance. Cue the party! 🎉
After the break, Erling Haaland stole the spotlight. First, Doku danced past Lenny Yoro and laid the ball on a plate for the Norwegian to lob the keeper. Then, midway through the second half, Bernardo Silva played a killer through ball, and Haaland raced away from Harry Maguire before calmly slotting home his second. 🦁🥅
City's midfield pressed high and their defense was rock-solid, leaving United feeling shell-shocked. The win rockets City up to 8th with two wins in the bag, while United languish in 14th with only one victory so far. Yikes! 😬
Looking ahead, City will aim to build on this momentum, and United need to find answers fast. The derby may be over, but the Premier League drama is just heating up! 🌟
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Man City dominate Manchester Derby as Haaland fires double in 3-0 win
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