🔥 Manchester City flexed serious muscle in the 197th Manchester derby, cruising to a 3-0 victory over United at the Etihad Stadium. Fans from Mumbai to Manila tuned in on their phones and lived every moment of the action! 📱⚽
Before kick-off, a minute of applause honored local legend and lifelong City fan boxer Ricky Hatton, who passed away aged 46. The tribute set a respectful tone before the goals started flooding in.
Phil Foden, back in the starting XI for the first time this season, smashed home a header in the 18th minute. Jeremy Doku’s silky dribble through United’s back line created the chance, and Foden was perfectly placed to finish the rebound.
After the break, Erling Haaland turned up the heat. Doku again ghosted past defender Lenny Yoro before squaring for Haaland to lift a cool finish over goalkeeper Altay Bayindir. That brace meant two goals in one match—also known as a “brace”—and it wasn’t done yet.
Midway through the second half, Bernardo Silva slipped Haaland through on goal after United lost possession. The Norwegian forward sprinted past Harry Maguire and slotted home calmly for his second of the day.
With this win, City leapfrogged to 8th in the table, while United remain stuck at 14th with just one win so far. Whether you were cheering in Jakarta’s cafés or streaming late-night in Bangalore, there was no denying City’s class. What a day to be a City fan! 💙✨
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Man City dominate Manchester Derby as Haaland fires double in 3-0 win
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