Even though they have been at the top of the Premier League for a considerable amount of the season, Manchester City has occasionally appeared below par.
However, the defending champions outperformed their bitter rivals in this game with a worrying performance.
Haaland is an insatiable goal scorer, and United keeper Onana did well to deny him twice. However, the way they revealed the weaknesses in the home team was harsh.
Unlike United, who played aimlessly, City were composed, in control, and passed the ball with the assurance of a club that knew they were playing against far inferior opponents.
Foden’s goal made the score look much more realistic, even though City maintained a tight grip the entire time. Additional goals would not have pleased them, with Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva’s activity on the left wing being especially productive.
John Stones’ comeback from injury only serves to enhance their talent, as seen by a performance that laid out the challenges for anyone attempting to unseat them for the title.