In a humiliating afternoon for Erik ten Hag’s team, the phenomenon that is Erling Haaland put an end to Manchester City’s demolition of Manchester United by scoring his third consecutive hat-trick at home in the Premier League.
Haaland is currently too strong, too hungry, and just too good for the opposition. The Norwegian can also make things happen, as shown by the passes he gave to Phil Foden so that he could score his second and final goal and get a hat trick.
The backdrop to the situation in Manchester City
Phil Foden scored his first treble for City as they narrowed the distance on pace-setters Arsenal to one point. Haaland’s scorching start to the season continued as he made it 17 goals in 10 games since his transfer from Borussia Dortmund.
After their recent progress, United received a harsh reality check as the defending Premier League champions ran riot to highlight the difference in calibre between the teams.
Foden scored after eight minutes when he headed in a cross from Bernardo Silva. Eleven minutes before halftime, Haaland couldn’t help but join the action when he headed in a corner kick.
Haaland added a third goal in response to a United lull thanks to a brilliant ball from Kevin de Bruyne, then switched roles to set up Foden’s easy goal just before halftime.
Who can stop Haaland and Man City?
Even though Arsenal are the rightful leaders of the Premier League, the defending champions put on a scary show of firepower that made them the clear favorites to win a fifth title in six years.
City was a strong team before Haaland joined, but he has taken them to a whole new level by giving them something they may have been missing and making them take more shots because of how quickly he finishes.
It is difficult to see how they can be stopped when you combine the ingenuity and, on this particular day, the goals of Foden with the brilliance of De Bruyne. Haaland also seems like he could be the last piece that could help the Etihad win the Champions League.
As City raced out to an early lead and led 4-0 at the break, United were mercifully released when referee Michael Oliver blew for halftime.
How was it before?
After United’s goal, City answered with one of their own, and Antony’s great goal was just the start of another flurry that ended with Haaland’s record-breaking third.
Even though Arsenal are the rightful leaders of the Premier League, the defending champions put on a scary show of firepower that made them the clear favorites to win a fifth title in six years.
City was a strong team before Haaland joined, but he has taken them to a whole new level by giving them something they may have been missing and making them take more shots because of how quickly he finishes.
Summary
It was the Norwegian’s third consecutive hat-trick at home in the Premier League this season. Haaland scored a hat-trick as City raced out to an early lead and led 4-0 at the break. The result made them the clear favorites to win a fifth title in six years.
This scoreline, which actually flattered them, put an end to any United fans’ thoughts that their recent improved performances meant they were closing the gap on City
