MANCHESTER – Manchester City delivered a commanding performance at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, September 14, 2025, soundly defeating rivals Manchester United 3-0 in the Premier League’s Manchester derby.
The home side took control early, with Phil Foden opening the scoring in the 18th minute. The advantage was doubled on the stroke of halftime when superstar striker Erling Haaland found the net, with winger Jeremy Doku providing the assist.
City ‘keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, making his debut for the club, was called into action early in the second half, producing a crucial save to deny a powerful volley from United’s Bryan in the 52nd minute. The home side sealed the victory in the 68th minute, with Haaland completing his brace—once again assisted by the influential Doku—to cap a comprehensive 3-0 win.
The result lifts Manchester City to eighth in the table with six points. For United, the loss compounds a miserable start to the campaign under manager Ruben Amorim. With just four points from their first four matches, this represents the club’s worst opening to a season since 1992-93, leading to intense scrutiny of the team’s tactics and performances.
