"Haaland's second was a picture of cool: the centre-forward skipped on to Bernardo Silva's threaded pass, looked up, paused then beat Altay Bayindir with the precision that makes him a phenomenon. It was on 68 minutes and signalled contest over on an afternoon that began in sombre mood due to Ricky Hatton's sad passing on Sunday morning. This win gives City six points from four league outings and leaves Ruben Amorim's struggling unit on four."
"In Haaland, Gianluigi Donnarumma (excellent on debut), Rodri, Phil Foden (who netted the opener), Ruben Dias and others Pep Guardiola has a high-quality coterie. Amorim still does not, which is the puzzle he must solve if last season's disastrous campaign is not to be repeated. Yet again his side lacked imagination, guile, and, most importantly, fantasy. Perhaps it will click but 12 years after Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement how-soon-is-now remains the poser regarding when United might turn a seemingly endless corner."
Erling Haaland scored twice and Phil Foden added the opener as Manchester City beat Manchester United 3-0 in the derby. Haaland's second, set up by Bernardo Silva, came on 68 minutes and effectively sealed the match. Gianluigi Donnarumma produced an excellent debut after being selected in goal. The victory gives City six points from four league outings while United remain on four. Ruben Amorim's side again showed a lack of imagination, guile and fantasy, leaving tactical and creative questions to be resolved after a troubled recent season.
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