Manchester United players displayed a lackluster performance during a 6-3 thumping by Manchester City. Manchester United players seemed to have accepted a defeat from the first minute based on their body language.
The Manchester derby did not feel, nor resemble any attributes of a derby. It was a one way traffic throughout the match, with the Citizens coming on top.
Phil Foden opened the scoresheet just under eight minutes. Erling Haaland then scored the second goal on the 34th minute.
Manchester City continued with their dominance while United players looked less interested in challenging during the course of the match.
Haaland scored the third goal on the 37th minute and this was followed by a brace from Phil Foden to make it 4-0 before half-time. The Red Devils supporters had seen enough and started to leave the Etihad.
In the second-half, Antony scored a brace from outside the box to make it 4-1. Thereafter Haaland completed his hatrick on the day. On the 72nd minute, Phil Foden also scored his third goal to make it 6-1.
Manchester United scored two late goals through Anthony Martial which were merely consolations. The match ended at 6-3 to Manchester City.
This was a day to forget for Erik ten Hag. His players showed little desire to win possession, second balls, intensity and lacked belief throughout the match.
The body language of Manchester United players suggested that they had already accepted a loss before coming into the game.
