Man Utd 0-3 Man City: Player ratings as Haaland scores twice in classy derby win
Two goals from Erling Haaland helped Manchester City overpower local rivals Manchester United and move up to third in the Premier League with a comprehensive 3-0 victory at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The Norwegian striker converted a somewhat harsh penalty called against Rasmus Hojlund before heading in his second in the 49th minute.
Haaland was on hand to assist Phil Foden for a tap-in to wrap up the points in another one-sided Manchester derby win.
Tributes were paid to the late Sir Bobby Charlton before kick-off, with a scarf draped over his seat in the directors' box. A banner hoisted aloft by the home crowd also read: 'Sir Bobby Charlton. The finest English footballer the world has ever seen.'
The mourning of one of the club's greatest-ever players multiplied the fervent atmosphere inside Old Trafford as United made a fast start upon referee Paul Tierney's whistle, avoiding falling behind inside 12 seconds like they did in the FA Cup final last season.
The goal threat of Scott McTominay saw the Scotland international pushed into an advanced midfield role and he immediately crafted a chance to plough forward, just getting the ball stuck under his feet as he scuffed an effort into Ederson's gloves.
City somehow failed to take the lead in the eighth minute when Phil Foden's header caused Andre Onana to palm the ball into the air. Haaland looked set to turn the rebound home but Onana somehow snatched the ball off the Norwegian's toes before Harry Maguire cleared to safety.
Marcus Rashford's low confidence was evident when he picked up Hojlund's pass in space on the left but the England international paused for too long as City regrouped and snuffed the attack out.
City settled into their rhythm as midfield stars Rodri and
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