Haaland, Foden Get Hat-tricks As City Beat Manchester United
Erling Haaland and Phil Foden got a hat-trick each when Manchester City defeated their neighbours in a Manchester derby played Sunday at Etihad Stadium.
Foden was the first to score just 8 minutes into the match.
Haaland doubled the lead with a powerful header from De Bruyne’s corner.
He made it 3 – 0 moments later when he slid in a cross from De Bruyne.
Moments before the break, Haaland assisted Foden who made it 4-0.
A few minutes into the 2nd half. Antony pulled one back when he curled a left-footed strike towards goal beating Ederson to find the bottom-right corner.
Haaland responded with a goal about 8 minutes later to complete his hat-trick.
The Norwegian then assisted Foden who completed his first career hat-trick.
Antony Martial then pulled another one for the Reds to make it 6-2 just 6 minutes before stoppage time.
Martial later converted from the spot after Cancelo caught the ankle of the Frenchman on the turn.
The match ended 6-3 in favour of the Blues, the highest-ever scoring Manchester derby in any competition.
This was the 1st time City scored six goals in a home game against Man U in all competitions. In 1926, City won 6-1; in 2011, City won 6-1 again, both matches were at Old Trafford.