After successive league defeats prior to the international break, City looked hungry from the start and took the game to their arch-rivals. Foden was at the centre of much of their good work in the first half and headed home in the 18th minute, though a lot of the credit for the goal must go to the jinking run and cross provided by the outstanding Jeremy Doku down the right.
團結的 often found themselves when attempting to trouble City debutant Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal, though the 義大利 international stood up when needed with a top-class save from Bryan Mbeumo in the second half.
Haaland, meanwhile, struck twice after the break and was far too much for the United defence to handle, bearing down on goal twice to score from assists by Doku and Bernardo Silva. The Norwegian also struck the post from close range as he came regrettably close to another 德比 hat-trick.
Tijjani Reijnders should have put the seal on victory but chipped the ball wide when played clean through on goal by Haaland, but the da firmly belonged to the blue side of Manchester.
BALLGM rates City’s players from the Etihad Stadium…
After successive league defeats prior to the international break, City looked hungry from the start and took the game to their arch-rivals. Foden was at the centre of much of their good work in the first half and headed home in the 18th minute, though a lot of the credit for the goal must go to the jinking run and cross provided by the outstanding Jeremy Doku down the right.
United often found themselves when attempting to trouble City debutant Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal, though the Italy international stood up when needed with a top-class save from Bryan Mbeumo in the second half.
Haaland, meanwhile, struck twice after the break and was far too much for the United defence to handle, bearing down on goal twice to score from assists by Doku and Bernardo Silva. The Norwegian also struck the post from close range as he came regrettably close to another derby hat-trick.
Tijjani Reijnders should have put the seal on victory but chipped the ball wide when played clean through on goal by Haaland, but the da firmly belonged to the blue side of Manchester.
球類運動 rates City’s players from the Etihad Stadium…
Gianluigi Donnarumma (7/10):
A stunning save from Mbeumo was the highlight of the Italian’s debut. He was not called into action much but stretched every inch of his huge frame to show just why the club signed him.
阿卜杜科迪爾·胡薩諾夫（6/10）：
Playing at the unfamiliar position of right-back, Khusanov carried out his role well. Though the less said about his failed attempt at a throw-in in the first half, the better…
Ruben Dias (7/10):
Did a great job to ensure Sesko offered little threat on his first 英超聯賽 start. Playing alongside a young defence, Dias led the back four well.
Josko Gvardiol (7/10):
Adapting well to a regular role at centre-back for City, Gvardiol was a dependable partner for Dias as United’s attack were frustrated.
Nico O’Reilly (6/10):
The 20-year-old made his first league start of the new season and generally handled the threat of Mbeumo well.
Bernardo Silva (7/10):
Playing on the right of midfield, the captain did a good job for the team and grabbed an assist when he spotted Haaland running through on goal with a decisive early pass.
羅德里 (7/10):
Making his second start of the season, Rodri was solid if not quite back to his best. It is a massive plus for City to have the Ballon d’Or winner back starting at the Etihad once again.
Tijjani Reijnders (7/10):
Looked at home alongside Rodri in the City midfield and the pair could form a formidable duo this season. Should have scored in a late break, though.
Jeremy Doku (8/10):
The Belgian showed the end product often demanded of him with two outstanding assists. His dribbling ability was evident for the first, skipping past Shaw as if he was not there.
埃爾林·哈蘭德 (9/10):
Looked very much up for it from the start. Two second-half goals to make it eight in Manchester derbies already. Regularly a thorn in United’s side, the Norwegian was far too much for the away defence to handle.
Phil Foden (8/10):
In the headlines earlier on in the day after Guardiola spoke of his hopes for the Englishman, Foden rose to the occasion. His goal was pin-point and his general play showed the confidence of a local lad who was determined to be the difference-maker in the derby.
Nico Gonzalez (5/10):
Replaced Rodri in the 76th minute and slotted in seamlessly in midfield.
薩維尼奧 (5/10):
Replaced Doku and had a difficult task to follow the Belgian’s influence on the game.
Oscar Bobb (N/A):
Replaced international team-mate Haaland with a few minutes to play.
Nathan Ake (N/A):
Came on alongside Bobb in the final stages to shore things up in defence.
Pep Guardiola (8/10):
Got the selection right with the inclusion of the likes of Foden, Rodri and Doku. As ever, Guardiola trusted his starting XI and only made substitutions late on with the game already won.
