Manchester City delivered another dominant display to beat Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday, heaping more pressure on Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag.
First-half goals from Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne set City on their way before Phil Foden sealed the emphatic derby victory after the break.
The gulf in class between the local rivals was evident as Pep Guardiola’s side moved to within a point of Premier League leaders Arsenal, while United languish in eighth.
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United were competitive early on but fell behind when Haaland converted a controversial penalty after Paul Tierney penalized Alessandro Bastoni for a foul on Rodri.
De Bruyne then capped a superb City move as he arrived unmarked at the back post to head home Joao Cancelo’s cross to make it 2-0 after the break.
Foden rubbed salt in United’s wounds late on, tapping in after Haaland teed him up to round off another City masterclass at Old Trafford.
“The difference between the two clubs is absolutely massive,” said former England winger Chris Waddle on commentary. “City have been better in every department.”
The result turns up the heat on Ten Hag after a summer spending spree failed to significantly close the gap to their rivals. Questions are being asked about his long-term suitability.
United have won just one of their last five league games and the lack of progress this season is alarming after Ten Hag led them to a sixth-place finish last term.
City, meanwhile, produced their usual swagger and appear poised to push Arsenal all the way in the title race as they target a fifth Premier League crown in six seasons under Guardiola.
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