London: Manchester City defeated Manchester United in Im?ish Premier League football. City won the match 6-3 at their home ground, Etihad Stadium.
Erling Holland and Phil Foden hit hat-tricks for City. Anthony Martial scored twice for United. A goal belonged to Anthony. City won the ball 54 percent of the time and United 45 percent of the time. City scored four goals in the first half. United coach Eric ten Haag, who dropped superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, was interested in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Marcus Rashford stood in front.
City took the lead in the eighth minute. Foden netted with his left foot on the first touch of Bernardo Silva’s pass. City took the lead once more in the 34th minute through Holland. Holland headed home Kevin De Bruyne’s corner. Malaysia went clear but crossed the goal line. Minutes later, Holland scored once more. De Bruyne’s smashing cross was deflected by Holland. It was the star’s 16th goal of the season. Foden also scored his second goal before the end of the first half. United started the better in the second half. The Brazilian gave Anthony’s United a goal in the 56th minute. This is Anthony’s second goal for United. Holland then completed the hat-trick. Holland’s third goal was from Gomez’s pass in the 64th minute. This is Holland’s third hat-trick for City. Soon Foden also completed the hat-trick. Foden’s third goal was assisted by Holland. United got one more goal back through Martial in the 83rd minute. Martial scored United’s third goal with a penalty in injury time. City are second with 20 points from eight games. First-placed Arsenal are one point ahead.
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