Man City Hammer Man Utd in Etihad RoutMan City Hammer Man Utd in Etihad Rout Manchester City unleashed a demolition derby on Manchester United, thumping their bitter rivals 6-3 in a thrilling Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Erling Haaland continued his extraordinary scoring spree, bagging a hat-trick within 38 minutes to set the stage for a City onslaught. Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, and Anthony Martial found the back of the net, while Antony and Anthony Martial scored consolation goals for United. City took the lead after just seven minutes when Haaland clinically finished off Foden’s through ball. The Norwegian striker doubled the advantage with a towering header from Kevin De Bruyne’s cross in the 34th minute. Just four minutes later, Haaland completed his treble with a fierce left-foot drive, leaving David de Gea with no chance. Foden and Silva further extended City’s lead before the break, making it 5-0 at half-time. United showed some fight after the restart, with Antony pulling a goal back in the 56th minute. However, Martial’s close-range finish minutes later restored City’s five-goal cushion. United’s substitute Martial scored his second of the match in the 84th minute, but it was merely a consolation prize as City cruised to a comfortable victory. The result marked a devastating blow for United, who extended their winless run to four matches. City, meanwhile, moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League standings. Haaland’s stunning hat-trick continued his remarkable scoring form since joining City in the summer. The 22-year-old has now netted 14 goals in eight Premier League appearances, surpassing the previous record set by Aguero. Pep Guardiola hailed his team’s dominant performance and praised Haaland’s “incredible” contribution. “He’s an exceptional player,” said the City manager. “He’s so hungry, so humble, and he’s always looking to improve.” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, on the other hand, admitted that United were “embarrassed” by the result. “We didn’t compete, we didn’t fight, and we didn’t deserve to win,” said the Norwegian coach. “We need to take a long, hard look at ourselves and improve very quickly.”