Haaland & Foden with three packs
Manchester City are staying on the heels of leaders Arsenal in the Premier League, thanks in part to striker Erling Haaland. The former Borussia Dortmund striker scored three times in the 6: 3 (4: 0) in the city duel with Manchester United on Sunday, making him the first professional to score a hat trick in three consecutive home games in the Premier League. The Norwegian has scored 17 times in 11 games for Man City. Phil Foden also managed a hat-trick. The “Citizens” won both derbies clearly in the previous season.
Foden (8′) gave the champions the lead in a one-sided game before Haaland increased the result (34’/37′). A minute before the regular end of the first half, Foden also scored his second goal. New signing Antony brought United close (56′), but Haaland (65′) and Foden (72′) remained on target. In the final phase, Anthony Martial reduced the penalty (84th/90th/penalty kick).
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In the table, the team of coach Pep Guardiola, who counted on Ilkay Gündogan as captain in the starting XI, moved up to one point behind the “Gunners”. United had recently stabilized with four wins in a row, but in the derby the record champions were inferior in every respect. For the Red Devils, it was the second-biggest Manchester derby defeat in Premier League history. Only in October 2011 did you lose even more clearly.
Cristiano Ronaldo was again only on the bench with the guests. From there, the Portuguese saw City start strong. Foden and Haaland ensured a comfortable lead in the first half. Before the change of sides, both teams had to change due to injuries. Both City full-back Kyle Walker and Raphaël Varane from sixth in the table had to leave.
Some United fans left the stadium at half-time after their team’s poor performance. They didn’t miss the big show, but at least they missed the hits from Antony and Martial. In between, Haaland and Foden were there again.
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