Goal-Fest as City Crushes United 4-1Goal-Fest as City Crushes United 4-1 In a thrilling derby showdown, Manchester City ruthlessly dismantled their arch-rivals Manchester United 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Kevin De Bruyne ignited the goal-fest with a stunning opener in the fifth minute. The Belgian maestro controlled a cross from the right and unleashed a thunderbolt into the top corner, leaving David De Gea rooted to the spot. City doubled their lead just five minutes later. Sergio Aguero pounced on a loose ball in the United penalty area and fired a low shot past De Gea. United were shell-shocked, and City took full advantage. Phil Foden made it 3-0 in the 34th minute with a clinical finish from a tight angle. United’s misery deepened in the second half. Riyad Mahrez converted a penalty in the 68th minute after Marcus Rashford was controversially adjudged to have fouled Foden in the box. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side managed to pull one back through Anthony Martial in the 78th minute, but it was merely a consolation. City’s victory was a resounding statement of intent. They dominated the game from start to finish, showcasing their superior quality and attacking prowess. De Bruyne was the orchestrator-in-chief, pulling the strings with his vision and passing range. Aguero, Foden, and Mahrez were clinical in front of goal. For United, the defeat was another embarrassing blow. They were outclassed by their neighbors and exposed their defensive frailties. The pressure on Solskjaer is now intensifying, with his team struggling for form and confidence. City’s triumph extends their unbeaten run in all competitions to 18 matches. They now sit top of the Premier League table, two points clear of Manchester United.
