Carried by Haaland, author of a double and an assist for Foden, City outclassed United at Old Trafford and kept the pace at the top of the standings. Overwhelmed, the Red Devils remain stuck in the soft underbelly of the Premier League.
18:40 – End of series
By winning on the pitch at Old Trafford, City ended a series of three consecutive defeats away in the Premier League. At the same time, he stopped rival United’s run of three straight wins.
18:35 – City recovers
Two days after Tottenham’s success and the day after Arsenal’s demonstration, City responded to their rivals and came back level with the Gunners, second, two lengths behind Spurs. For its part, United stagnates in 8th place, already 10 lengths from its opponent of the day.
18:28 – City teaches United a lesson (3-0)
Haaland’s last free kick is pushed back by the wall and the referee whistles the end of the match. Author of a successful collective performance, City crushed United in the 191st Manchester derby (3-0). With immense technical superiority, the Citizens first benefited from a generous penalty to take the advantage thanks to Haaland before unfolding in the second half, the Norwegian signing a double before delivering a decisive pass to Foden at the end of encounter. A clear success which punishes the Red Devils, without spring and having too easily accepted the domination of the visitors.
18:26 – Rodri hits on McTominay
The Citizens want to add another and Rodri shoots from 20 meters but his attempt hits McTominay who had placed himself in front of him to protect his goalkeeper. Behind, a foul is committed and gives City a free kick 25 meters away.
18:25 – Yellow card for Bruno Fernandes
Doku overflows to the right and avoids a late tackle from Bruno Fernandes. The former Rennais continued his action, passing along the line behind the goal but finding no partner. The referee gives the Red Devils captain a yellow for his missed tackle.
18:23 – Yellow card for Antony
Facing Doku who is knitting, Antony hooks the former Rennais. The Brazilian loses his temper and comes head to head, pushing the City player away. He is warned for his moody gesture.
18:22 – Additional time: 4 minutes
As in the first half, there will be four minutes of added time in this second half as the City supporters stand around greeting each pass of theirs with vocal “Olé” in an emptying stadium.
18:17 – Latest changes for United
In the 86th minute, Ten Hag launched its last forces into this derby with the entries of Martial and Antony in place of Rashford and Eriksen.
18:16 – Heavy rain
Started in the sun, this 191st Manchester derby ended in pouring rain. Difficult conditions as many supporters have already started to desert the stands of Old Trafford, 5 minutes from the end of the match.
18:15 – Foden’s return
At the left corner of the area, Grealish sees his right cross deflected and gain height. Near the penalty spot, Foden tries an acrobatic return but his ball grazes the post on the left.
18:12 – Foden hits the nail on the head (0-3)
At the end of a high-quality sequence of possession lasting more than two minutes, Rodri took responsibility for lighting the first fuse. From 20 meters, the Spaniard unleashes a powerful cross shot from the left. Onana relaxes to her left and pushes the ball back to…Haaland who followed when Evans just looked at him. The Norwegian serves Foden at 6 meters in the axis where he concludes.
18:10 – The City bull
The Manchester City players impose a new dizzying sequence of possession. There is always a free player to ask for and receive the ball. Opposite, the Red Devils are withdrawn in their last 30 meters and tirelessly running after the leprechauns dressed in blue.
18:08 – Maguire on the cover
On a lost ball in the central circle, Foden looks in depth for Haaland but his pass is too strong and Maguire, well placed, places his head to extinguish the action that was taking shape.
18:06 – Double change for United
In the 73rd minute, Ten Hag made two new changes, bringing Hojlund, heavily whistled, and Lindelöf onto the bench. They are replaced by Garnacho and Reguilon.
18:03 – Onana steps in front of Haaland
A few moments after Rashford’s action, Haaland almost scored a hat-trick. Coming from his left wing, Grealish forces Evans to come out to meet him, and slides the ball behind him for Haaland, more lively than Maguire. the Norwegian stings his attempt but Onana comes out on him and turns away for a corner with his chest.
18:02 – Rashford misses the target
Rashford makes the call in the middle, passes Walker and is served with a wonderful cross. His chest control is good but the City full-back hinders him and forces him to pause before hitting the right cross. His ball passes in front of Ederson’s goal.
18:00 – The Red Devils pushed back
Eriksen curls his corner into the heart of the area where Stones places his head to clear. It comes back to the feet of Bruno Fernandes at 20 m. The Portuguese feints the center, gives it to Dalot who hesitates and plays with Eriksen who has replaced himself. The Red Devils are at a standstill and Bruno Fernandes’s cross is easily repelled.
17:58 – Eriksen wins a corner
After a high recovery, Eriksen overflows to the right, gets rid of Alvarez’s marking and crosses hard at ground level. On the trajectory, Gvardiol diverts for a corner with his foot.
17:57 – Head walker
On the right side, Dalot hooks Grealish and gives a very good ball behind Gvardiol’s back to Bruno Fernandes. The captain of the Red Devils takes his cross which goes to the far post towards Rashford. Walker reads the trajectory well and deflects with a header before clearing his camp with the help of Foden.
17:55 – It escapes Alvarez
On the right side, Walker overflows and stops his run against two opponents. Unable to feed to Foden, he plays inside laterally for Alvarez. The Argentinian swings his left but his shot escapes him and goes wide to the left.
17:51 – Grealish crosses too much
Alvarez leans on Stones in the box and ends up shifting to the left, where Bernardo Silva lets it pass between his legs for Grealish. From a tight angle, the former Aston Villa player swings his left but crosses his attempt too far which passes in front of Onana’s goal.
17:48 – Onana avoids the third
Foden once again changes the focus. His pass is missed, bounces off Gvardiol but finally reaches Grealish, his first target. The Englishman moves inside and follows up with a curling shot from the right. It’s on target and Onana has to dive to deflect with both hands.
17:46 – The ball is confiscated
The Red Devils are deprived of the ball by their neighbors who do not let up their efforts. They run as if they were not two goals ahead with the desire to move forward. This time, the pressure is on the right. Alvarez is shifted in the area and tries his luck from a tight angle. Without success, the Argentinian nevertheless obtains a corner.
17:45 – United on a tightrope
The Red Devils are under pressure and Lindelöf and Maguire get in the way in the air. This benefits Haaland, who at 30 m, wants to throw Alvarez behind the right but his header is too powerful and goes into touch.
17:42 – Haaland makes the break (0-2)
Ederson raises far from Foden. The England international took advantage of not being pressed by Lindelöf to reverse left towards Grealish. The latter fixes Bruno Fernandes and gives the right tempo to Bernardo Silva who went behind his back to overflow. The Portuguese steals his ball as before the break for Haaland who with a header this time beats Onana. The Norwegian scored twice and gave City some breathing room in the 49th minute.