Manchester United v Man City LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Haaland hits double in thrashing
Manchester United 0-3 Manchester City: The champions were completely dominant at Old Trafford as Haaland scored twice in a brilliant display
Erling Haaland’s double helped Manchester City secure derby day delight as lifeless rivals Manchester United were outclassed in an embarrassing home defeat.
The eyes of the footballing world were on Old Trafford as the neighbours met in the 191st Manchester derby and first since Pep Guardiola’s men matched their 1999 treble triumph.
Haaland scored a spot-kick and unmarked header before playing in Phil Foden to wrap up 3-0 victory, yet City’s dominance was far greater than the scoreline suggests.
It was an abrupt end to an unconvincing three-match winning run in all competitions for Erik ten Hag’s United, who have now lost five of their 10 opening Premier League games.
Follow all the latest reaction from the Manchester derby below, and get all the latest football betting sites offers here.
Manchester United 0-0 Man City
5 min: City are able to get the ball down for the first time and begin to knock it about smoothly - but United are seeing plenty of promising signs when they are able to win it back and turn forward. Rashford carries the threat on the left but is unable to find Lindelof on the outside.
But that was exactly the area that Rashford will hope to exploit.
Manchester United 0-0 Man City
2 mins: United have started well here! The hosts win possession back in the City half and McTominay is able to drive forwards to the edge of the box. McTominay goes for goal but his strike is bobbled and easily saved by Ederson - Hojlund was perhaps an option on his right but McTominay could not find him.
Manchester United 0-0 Man City
1 min: Lindelof has gone to left back for United while Fernandes is out on the right wing, with Eriksen in midfield. A few changes, then, to this United shape.
KICK-OFF! Manchester United 0-0 Man City
The 191st Manchester derby is underway at Old Trafford!
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Here we go! Before kick-off, Old Trafford will pay tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton, the United legend who died last weekend at the age of 86.
City great Mike Summerbee joins United heroes in uniting for a moment’s applause for Sir Bobby at Old Trafford.
“There’s only one Bobby Charlton,” chant the United fans.
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An incredibly relaxed Pep Guardiola, speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the Manchester derby:
“In the end, it’s a football game. As much as I learn, it’s a big pressure for the big contenders. More focus is needed on what we have to do.
“They have always done that [counter-attacking style] since I’ve been here. They have always been that since Sir Alex Ferguson. When they run, they’re unstoppable.”
On starting Grealish over Doku:
“I woke up and chose that. It’s a different style, both are so important and we need Jack back. We decided we needed Jack.”
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United in trouble?
Erling Haaland has more Premier League goals this season (nine) than Manchester United’s starting line-up combined (eight).
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Pep Guardiola believes Andre Onana’s penalty heroics in the Champions League will give the under-fire goalkeeper a confidence boost ahead of the Manchester derby on Sunday.
Guardiola is a long-term admirer of the Cameroonian, singling him out as Inter Milan’s most dangerous player ahead of last season’s Champions League final which Manchester City won 1-0 to claim a historic treble.
The Manchester City boss said: “I remember we have a common friend who spoke very highly of him but personally I met him in Amsterdam. He’s an exceptional player and now at United.
“Before the game I always expect the best of the players we are going to face. I prefer to see the strengths than the weakness they have.
“He saved a penalty in the last minute which helped Manchester United to stay in contention to qualify for the last 16. Mentally it’s a good boost for them and for him.
“Everyone needs time (to adapt to the Premier League), not just the managers but players, keepers. Everyone. Sometimes people are quicker but I have a high opinion of him as a keeper.”
Pep Guardiola gives verdict on Man Utd goalkeeper Andre Onana after penalty save
Onana has had a testing start to life at Manchester United since joining this summer
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Erik ten Hag, speaking to Sky Sports, on facing Manchester City: “We have good spirit and a fighting spirit and together. If you have a good plan, which I think we have, then you have a chance.
“Eriksen is one of the passers who can have great distribution, he has the capabilities to do that. He can read the situation and make the right decision.
On the inclusion of Evans over Varane, Ten Hag said: “Tactics”.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Jamie Carragher said: “To pick Jonny Evans over Varane is just bizarre. If Ten Hag says it’s “tactical”, there might be something going on behind the scenes.”
Roy Keane adds: “I’m concerned with the two centre-halves. Jonny had a lot of injury problems last year, that’s going to play a part. They’re going to have to be at their very very best, and you need to be perfect [against City]. The lack of pace from Maguire and the lack of match practice from Evans is a concern.”
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Dominic Calvert Lewin struck the only goal of the game as Everton defeated West Ham at the London Stadium in today’s early kick-off. That’s a big result for Sean Dyche’s side - who go five points clear of the bottom three.
Other half-time scores in the Premier League:
Liverpool 2-0 Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa 1-0 Luton
Brighton 1-0 Fulham
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