Manchester City dominated their city rivals at Etihad Stadium during Premier League action, securing a comprehensive three-goal triumph over Manchester United. Phil Foden opened the scoring with an 18th-minute header following an excellent delivery from Doku. Erling Haaland doubled the advantage seven minutes after halftime when Doku again turned provider for the Norwegian striker. The same forward completed his brace twenty minutes later, converting a Silva assist after penetrating the penalty area and finding the bottom corner. This result moved City to eighth position with six points while United dropped to 14th place on four points.