Manchester City Defeat Manchester United 3-0 in Premier League Derby

Manchester City secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Manchester United in the 2025/26 Manchester derby, with Erling Haaland scoring a second-half brace and Phil Foden opening the scoring in the first half. The match was marked by a touching pre-game tribute to the late boxer Ricky Hatton, a lifelong City fan, which united both sets of supporters. City’s new goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, impressed with a confident debut, helping to organize the defense and make crucial saves. Jeremy Doku also stood out with two assists and a dynamic performance on the wing, signaling a potential key role in City's evolving tactical approach. Despite Manchester United having more possession, especially in the second half, City’s tactical discipline and attacking prowess under Pep Guardiola proved decisive, further increasing pressure on United’s manager Ruben Amorim. Haaland’s continued scoring feats in derbies have now surpassed Wayne Rooney’s record for direct goal contributions, highlighting his status as one of the world’s premier forwards.