After two losses of row before the truce, against Tottenham (0-2) and Brighton (2-1), Manchester City took advantage of a derby against United to relaunch in the Premier League by winning 3-0, Sunday afternoon at Etihad Stadium. The formation of Pep Guardiola was able to count on an opening of the scoring signed Phil Foden, on a center of Jérémy Doku (18th), then a double of the essential Erling Haaland.
The Norwegian striker is in great shape at the start of the season. He doubled the bet for the Cityzens on the return from the locker room, of a ball stung in front of Altay Bayindir on a balloon in Doku (53rd). And did not miss the opportunity to conclude from his left foot after a deep opening by Bernardo Silva (68th). Too easy.
The cyborg often responds to the Red Devils (it is now involved on 11 achievements in a derby) but above all reached 90 goals in 101 English championship matches. Exceptional efficiency, especially taking into account the assessment of former gunners of the kingdom. Haaland exceeds for example Didier Drogba, who scored 88 goals in the Premier League with Chelsea, but having played 153 more games!
Haaland goalscorer, donnarumma to the parade
For his very first appearance with Man City, Gianluigi Donnarumma did the job. The now former PSG goalkeeper notably shone on a good cover of Bryan Mbeumo at the time of play (61st). Ruben Amorim's Red Devils tried to dominate the game in the second half without ever being able to tremble the nets. It must be said that Mbeumo (84th) then Casemiro (85th) lacked the inevitable three meters from the opposing goal …
After this second success in four days of PL, Man City, who received the Napoli from Kevin de Bruyne on Thursday in the Champions League, will try to chain during a shock against Arsenal, next Sunday at the Emirates Stadium. As for United, with four points on the clock, the situation is already difficult. Especially since the next weekend offers the arrival of Chelsea to Old Trafford…
