Manchester City defeated Manchester United 3-0 in the fourth round of the 2025/26 Premier League season, thanks to a goal from Foden and two from Haaland. Manchester City midfielder Foden said Haaland showed a complete performance in the match.

In the 17th minute, Doku passed the ball to the front of the goal, and Foden took advantage of the momentum to score, giving Manchester City the first score of the game 1-0. In the 53rd minute of the second half, Doku passed the ball to Haaland in the penalty area and scored with a push, helping Manchester City continue to lead Manchester United 2-0.

In the 68th minute, Haaland received a pass from Bernardo Silva, broke through the defense and scored, helping Manchester City extend their lead to 3-0.

In the end, Manchester City defeated Manchester United 3-0 in this derby match. After returning to the winning track, Manchester City is currently ranked 8th in the standings with 6 points.

Speaking about Haaland's performance, the 25-year-old Foden said: "It was a complete performance. He did everything he should do, including ball possession, defense, attacking, running and pressing. He also did a lot of things for the team that you don't often do, and he really gave his all."

After four Premier League games in the new season, the 25-year-old Haaland has contributed five goals for Manchester City.

Haaland said in an interview, "We really needed this victory. Everyone always hopes to win the derby, and everyone can feel a very different motivation in the game. I feel relieved and very happy that we can work together to accomplish all this."

"It feels really good to win but we have to keep going and we are all very happy."

On the other hand, Manchester City will face Serie A defending champions Napoli at the Etihad Stadium in the first round of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, starting another championship journey.