Manchester City cemented their dominance over Manchester United in the 191st Manchester derby thanks to a brace from Erling Haaland and Phil Foden’s late goal.
Here are five talking points from the match;
United’s defence was woefully out of sorts. City scored three goals, and could have scored more if they had been more clinical. United’s defenders were at fault for several of the goals, and they looked completely out of their depth.
United’s midfield was overrun. City’s midfielders were able to control the game and dictate the tempo. United’s midfielders were unable to get a foothold in the game, and they were often outnumbered.
United’s attack was toothless. United created very few chances in the game, and they were unable to put any real pressure on the City defence. United’s attackers were well below their best, and they were unable to provide any service for the strikers.
City were simply too good. City were the better team on the day, and they deserved to win. City were more organized, more disciplined, and more creative than United. United were simply outplayed.
The gulf in class between the two teams is now huge. City are now a much better team than United. City have a better manager, better players, and a better squad. United have a lot of work to do if they want to catch up to City.
Overall, it was a very disappointing day for Manchester United. They were outplayed by a much better team, and they were deservedly beaten. United need to improve in all areas of the pitch if they want to challenge for major trophies again
