

Manchester United suffered a humbling 3-0 defeat to rivals Manchester City, undone by defensive lapses and a blunt attack that rarely threatened.
City nearly struck inside the first minute when Erling Haaland’s shot drifted just wide, while United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir reacted sharply to smother another chance under pressure. Benjamin Sesko then forced Gianluigi Donnarumma into an early save with a fierce drive from distance, as both sides traded openings in a lively start. The breakthrough came in the 17th minute. Jeremy Doku burst past United’s backline down the right, cutting into the box before lofting a precise cross. Phil Foden arrived unmarked in the centre and powered a header beyond Bayindir to put City ahead. From there, United’s frailties at the back and lack of attacking edge left them exposed, with Pep Guardiola’s men taking full control.