Manchester City trounced Manchester United in the derby: a hat-trick from Haaland.

According to The Sun: Two young Manchester City players paid tribute to Ricky Hatton on derby day.

In Manchester, they honored one of the city’s favorite sons as the news of the ‘Hitman's’ passing was announced.

Undoubtedly, Hatton watched as his beloved City caused more trouble for United and their coach Ruben Amorim.

Phil Foden, a boxing fan who trained at the club's academy, opened the scoring with a header.

Haaland's goal and difficult moments for United

After the break, Erling Haaland, who has supported City since childhood, added two goals and possibly could have scored another.

This pair has become accustomed to scoring against the Red Devils, so the result was predictable.

Just 18 minutes into the match, Jeremy Doku made a powerful run into United's penalty area; his first cross was blocked.

However, he got back up and delivered a cross that Foden reacted to, directing the ball into the net with his head.

Foden and Doku again shone in offensive actions: the Belgian passed to Haaland, who, while holding off Luke Shaw, elegantly rolled the ball into the net.

That was already Haaland's seventh goal in the derby, which became yet another unfortunate situation for the Red Devils.

MATCH STATISTICS

The Norwegian could have finished the game, receiving another pass from Doku, but his shot hit the post, even though the goalkeeper could not prevent the goal.

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MANCHESTER UNITED continues its difficult start to the season after the defeat to neighbors Manchester City.

Ruben Amorim's club could not recover after the international break, losing 3-0.

Phil Foden opened the scoring for City with a header.

Erling Haaland was in the spotlight again, scoring twice in the second half of the match.

United are currently in 14th place in the table, while City moved up with their second win.

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Newcomer Bryan Mbeumo could have brought United back into the game, but goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma managed to save his powerful shot.

Guardiola stated on Friday that he signed the Italian because his height of 6 feet 5 inches was decisive in this situation.

This was a crucial moment, as just a few minutes later Bernardo Silva sent Haaland on a free run again.

He timed his start perfectly from his own half, calmly outplaying the United goalkeeper.

Now United must ask themselves: Haaland does not forgive mistakes. He already has 5 goals this season.

Tidjane Reinders squandered a great chance when approaching the goal, but his shot went wide.

Mbeumo and Casemiro also had opportunities to ponder, but Ruben's team will experience tough days ahead.

The defeat was another blow for Manchester United, as the team is currently struggling at the bottom of the table. They have serious work to do to improve their performances in the upcoming matches, as the situation requires urgent changes. The competition in the league is only intensifying, and the club must find the lost rhythm faster to get back into the fight for higher positions.