Man City Dominates Manchester Derby
Manchester City showcased a significant difference in quality as they convincingly defeated Manchester United in the derby on Sunday.
Tribute to Bobby Charlton at Old Trafford
Before kick-off at Old Trafford, the fans paid tribute to the late United legend Bobby Charlton, unveiling a banner that hailed him as "The finest English footballer the world has ever seen."
Champions City Outclassing the Home Team
Despite the nostalgic atmosphere, the memories of past glories did not translate onto the pitch, as the home team was thoroughly outplayed by the reigning champions. Manchester City secured a comfortable 3-0 victory without having to shift into a higher gear.
Historic Penalty at Old Trafford
Manchester City took control early on, earning a penalty after VAR spotted a foul on Rodri by Rasmus Hojlund during a free-kick. This marked the first penalty Manchester City has ever been awarded at Old Trafford in the Premier League, in the 27th meeting between the two teams.
Haaland's Clinical Finish
Erling Haaland confidently converted the penalty, scoring his 12th goal of the season in all competitions. City goalkeeper Ederson saved a powerful Scott McTominay shot, and at the other end, Andre Onana made a crucial save when Haaland seemed destined to score with a header.
Haaland's Second and Foden's Contribution
In the second half, Haaland extended City's lead by heading home from Bernardo Silva's cross. Phil Foden sealed the victory with a goal 10 minutes before the end, courtesy of a setup by Haaland.