Haaland Runs Rampant as Man City Beat Man United 3-0 in Premier League
Manchester, England - In a dominant display of attacking football, Manchester City cruised to a 3-0 win over their city rivals Manchester United in the English Premier League on Sunday. Erling Haaland scored twice for City, while Phil Foden added another goal in his first start of the season.
Haaland's second goal, scored in the 53rd minute, was particularly impressive as he chipped the ball over goalkeeper Andre Onana with ease. The big Norwegian has now scored four goals in three Premier League games this season, cementing his status as one of the league's top strikers.
"It was a great team performance," said City manager Pep Guardiola after the game. "We created many chances and our players were clinical in front of goal."
Foden opened the scoring for City in the 18th minute with a headed goal from Jeremy Doku's cross. The 21-year-old midfielder has been making waves this season, and his goal was a testament to his growing skills on the pitch.
Doku himself had a standout game, providing two assists for Foden and Haaland. The young Belgian winger has been making a name for himself in City's squad, and his performances have not gone unnoticed by fans and pundits alike.
The win gives Manchester City bragging rights over their city rivals, who are still searching for their first win of the season. United manager Erik ten Hag was disappointed with his team's performance, saying "We didn't create enough chances and we gave away too many possession."
The result sees City move up to second place in the Premier League table, while United remain at the bottom of the table.
Background
Manchester City have been one of the top teams in the Premier League for several seasons, with a strong squad and experienced manager Pep Guardiola. They are looking to repeat their success from last season, when they won the league title.
Manchester United, on the other hand, have had a tough start to the season, losing their first two games before drawing against Wolves. The team is still adjusting to life without Cristiano Ronaldo, who left the club in the summer.
Next Developments
The win over Manchester United will give City confidence as they head into their next game against Bournemouth on Saturday. Meanwhile, United will look to bounce back from their defeat when they face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
In related news, Haaland has been named the Premier League's player of the month for August, and he will be looking to continue his impressive form in the coming weeks.
*Reporting by Aljazeera.*