Haaland Scores Twice As Man City Rout Man United 3-0

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland struck his first two goals at Old Trafford as they ran over Manchester United in a 3-0 thrashing in a heated English Premier League derby.

City once feared a trip to Old Trafford but painted the town blue once more with the victory over a demoralised United on Sunday to reassert their dominance.

Pep Guardiola’s treble winners are third in the standings on 24 points after 10 games, two points behind leaders Tottenham Hotspur. United, whose defeat was their first in four games in all competitions, are eighth with 15 points.

United have lost six of the last eight matches against their local rivals, including a 2-1 FA Cup final defeat last season.

“Amazing. A fantastic win and the game was incredible and the team, everything,” said Haaland.

“It is definitely one of the best wins,” added midfielder Bernardo Silva.ALSO READ:Drinkwater Retires From Football

“To win 3-0 away with this crowd, I think it is definitely one of the best performances.”Haaland, whose 11 league goals this season equals United’s total goal output, converted a penalty in the 26th minute when VAR showed Rasmus Hojlund had pulled down Rodri at a free kick.

The Norway striker calmly slotted the spot kick into the bottom right corner with what was remarkably City’s first penalty awarded in 27 Premier League trips to Old Trafford.

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