Manchester City were worthy winners as they cruised past Manchester United with ease in the derby at Old Trafford to further emphasise the vast gulf between the two sides.
Erling Haaland was the main tormentor with goals in each half before setting up a third for Phil Foden as Pep Guardiola’s side strolled pass their next door neighbour to pick all three points and close the gap on leaders Spurs
Haaland put City ahead from the penalty spot after 26 minutes when Rasmus Hojlund was penalised for dragging down Rodri following the intervention of the video assistant referee.
United keeper Andre Onana produced a brilliant save to deny Haaland a second from a far-post header on the stroke of half-time but the striker did not have to wait long to double City’s lead from an almost identical situation four minutes after the break, Bernardo Silva delivering a perfect cross.
City keeper Ederson also excelled to save from Scott McTominay before half-time but City wrapped up this most convincing victory when Haaland set up the easiest of chances for Foden 10 minutes from time.
Earlier on Sunday they were wins for Liverpool, Everton and Aston Villa while Brighton and Fulham played a 1-1 draw
Liverpool players applaud as Diogo Jota celebrates his goal by holding up a shirt with the name of team-mate Luis Diaz on it
Liverpool’s players showed their support to absent team-mate Luis Diaz during a comfortable win over Nottingham Forest at Anfield.
Diaz missed the match following reports his parents had been kidnapped in Colombia, with officials still searching for the winger’s missing father after his mother was rescued.
Aston Villa claimed their fifth win in six Premier League games with a comfortable victory over Luton Town at Villa Park.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s piece of brilliance ensured Everton secured a vital Premier League victory in their first game since the death of chairman Bill Kenwright.
Joao Palhinha netted the equaliser as Fulham fought back from a goal down to draw at Brighton and leave the hosts without a win in four Premier League games.
Evan Ferguson gave Brighton a deserved lead as the home side put in a commanding display in the opening 45 minutes at the Amex Stadium.
