Overview

• Phil Foden headed the opener before Erling Haaland struck twice after half-time to seal a commanding result at the Etihad.
• Deadline-day signing Gianluigi Donnarumma started for City and made a pivotal save to turn away a Bryan Mbeumo volley on his debut.
• City halted a two-game Premier League skid to Tottenham and Brighton days after Haaland said the team must adapt to summer departures.
• Manchester United’s defensive issues persisted and pressure intensified on Ruben Amorim, whose league record stands at eight wins in 31 games.
• Liverpool kept a perfect league start with a late win at Burnley, reinforcing the title-race context as City look to build on the derby lift.