In a pivotal match in the fourth round of the new Premier League season, Manchester City defeated Manchester United 3-0 at home, breaking the shadow of two consecutive league defeats. Haaland scored twice, and Italian goalkeeper Donnarumma made a stunning save on his debut in a Manchester City jersey.

Both Manchester clubs have had a difficult start to the Premier League this season, with City boasting just one win and two losses, while Manchester United has one win, one draw, and one loss. In this match, Manchester United enjoyed nearly 55% possession, a rarity in previous Manchester derbies, but City's pragmatic play delivered a commanding performance against their rivals.

After the game, Haaland, wearing the number 9 soccer shirt, was named Man of the Match. He had five shots, three on target, and two on target, earning a rating of 9.4. Haaland has scored 90 goals in 101 Premier League appearances, and has already netted five in the first four rounds of this season, leading the scoring charts.