City Thrashes United In Record Breaking Manchester Derby

Manchester City's Erling Haaland Becomes First Player to Score Three Successive Premier League Home Hat-Tricks

City Thrashes United in Record-Breaking Manchester Derby

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has made history by becoming the first player to score three consecutive home hat-tricks in the Premier League. The Norwegian striker achieved the remarkable feat in City's 6-3 demolition of Manchester United on Sunday, October 2, 2022.

Haaland Leads City's Derby Dominance

Haaland's hat-trick was part of a stunning performance from City, who overwhelmed their rivals at the Etihad Stadium. Phil Foden also scored a hat-trick for the hosts, making it the first time in Premier League history that both teams had scored three goals in a single half of a match.

The comprehensive victory propelled City to the top of the league table and extended their unbeaten start to the season. For United, it was a humiliating defeat that raised questions about the future of manager Erik ten Hag.