Haaland scored double, Donnarumma made a great victory, Manchester City beat Manchester United

The fourth round of the Premier League was staged in the early morning of September 15. Manchester City beat Manchester United 3-0 at home, leaving the shadow of two consecutive league losses. Haaland scored two goals, and Italian goalkeeper Donnarumma made a great save in his debut for Manchester City.

Haland (middle) scored twice

Marchester's sky was blue or Manchester United's red, fans often argued about this. Some fans also said that Manchester's sky is blue and purple, because the Manchester City two big men did not start well in the Premier League this season, Manchester City only achieved 1 win and 2 losses, while Manchester United achieved 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss. Manchester City's buzzer-beating approach to the footwork before closing the summer transfer window, Donnarumma was not good at footwork. Brazil's national goalkeeper Ederson, known for his good footwork, left the team, which means that coach Guardiola may give up passing and controlling football play in some games and change to a more pragmatic defensive counterattack.

Donnarumma (left) contributed his divine pounce. Haaland congratulated

in this game, Manchester United achieved a ball possession rate of nearly 55%, which is rare in the previous Manchester derby, but the practical Manchester City completed the "beat" of its arch-rival in the city. In the 18th minute, Doku forced himself to get rid of Manchester United defender Luke Shaw and then made a cross, and Foden headed the ball to lead for Manchester City. In the 53rd minute, Doku contributed his second assist, and Haaland used his physical advantage to force Luke Shaw, calmly pushing the shot to expand the score to 2-0.

Manchester United also had an offensive. Mbemo's volley in the 60th minute went straight to the far corner, but was saved by Donnarumma. In the 68th minute, Manchester City, who had contracted their defense, seized the pass of Manchester United central defender Maguire, and the B-court made a direct pass. Haaland went to the meeting with a single shot and easily pushed the ball to another goal.

Doku has learned that Manchester City once pursued extreme control in the Manchester derby. It defeated Manchester United 2-0 away four years ago in the Premier League. Although the score is not large, Manchester City has achieved nearly 70% of the ball possession rate, and Manchester United players often cannot even touch the ball. Manchester United superstar C Ronaldo was unbearable for humiliation and was warned by a yellow card as he was about to finish the game.

Now in another Manchester derby, Manchester United's advantage in ball possession is replaced by Manchester United, which shows that Manchester City coach Guardiola can give up the obsession with pursuing extreme control when necessary and can win even if it is played practical football.

Guardiola can be very pragmatic

Haaland was elected the best player of this game. Doku, who contributed two assists, has increased the goal. The Belgian winger said after the game: "I feel very happy to win, the atmosphere is very good. Thank you for your support. The sky in Manchester is blue!"

Text丨Reporter Liu Yi