Haaland Hits Milestone as City Crush United 3-0 in Manchester Derby
Manchester City delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium, with Erling Haaland’s double strike marking a special milestone on his 150th appearance for the club.
Phil Foden opened the scoring early for the hosts, netting his seventh goal against Manchester United — a remarkable record for the boyhood City fan against his club’s local rivals.
The England midfielder’s strike set the tone for what would become a comprehensive derby victory.
Haaland then took centre stage with a clinical brace that showcased exactly why City invested so heavily in the Norwegian striker. The 24-year-old was ruthless in front of goal, finding the net twice while also striking the post, as United’s defence crumbled under the pressure at the Etihad.
Despite the convincing scoreline, the underlying statistics told a closer story, with City only marginally edging the expected goals battle of 1.83 to 1.56.
However, Pep Guardiola’s side were thoroughly deserving of their three-goal margin, displaying the clinical finishing that has become their trademark.
United’s struggles continued under manager Ruben Amorim, with the Red Devils failing to capitalise on several opportunities. A combination of excellent work from City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and some wayward finishing from the visitors saw them leave the Etihad empty-handed once again.
The defeat leaves Amorim’s men with more questions than answers as they return to the drawing board. United will look to bounce back next weekend when they welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford in what promises to be another stern test of their resolve.
For City, this emphatic derby victory provides the perfect momentum boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League campaign launch. Guardiola’s side will kick off their European adventure on Thursday when they host Italian champions Napoli at the Etihad, riding high on confidence from their Manchester supremacy display.
The result extends City’s recent dominance in the Manchester derby and highlights the growing gap between the two clubs, with Haaland’s milestone performance serving as a reminder of City’s attacking prowess that continues to terrorize opposition defences across all competitions.
