Erling Haaland breaks incredible record with goalscoring heroics against Manchester United
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Jack Heath
Sun 14 September 2025 18:55, UK
Erling Haaland has smashed a sensational record after grabbing two goals in Manchester City’s 3-0 victory over Manchester United.
The Manchester derby was overshadowed by the tragic passing of Ricky Hatton as Man City and Man United paid tribute before kick-off.
The former world title holder would have been ecstatic with his side’s performance as Gianluigi Donnarumma made his debut for Man City after signing from PSG.
Star striker Haaland netted five goals for Norway against Moldova on international duty and the Scandinavian kept up his scoring antics up at the Etihad this afternoon (14 September).
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On a joyous day for the Cityzens the 25-year-old bagged a supreme brace and could have had even more as his side prevailed over the Red Devils.
In the process, the number nine reached 50 goals in 50 home games for City with Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer requiring three games fewer to complete the same feat.
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Sitting in good company, the Norway international has now become the prime tormentor of Man United as he is now the top goalscorer for the Cityzens against the red half of Manchester in history.
The former Borussia Dortmund forward clearly loves playing against the club’s fiercest rivals and put them to the sword yet again.
Although there have been evident improvements at Old Trafford, the Portuguese manager can still not get a perfect symphony out of his underwhelming side.
The victory at Burnley before the international break seemed like a pivotal result that was going to ignite a revival from the Red Devils.
However, the Cityzens sent the ex-Sporting CP boss hurtling back down to earth as he asks what can he actually do to save his crumbling team.
Ruben Amorim Man United record (as of 14 September)Games managed47Wins18Draws9Losses20(Source: Sofascore)
Benjamin Sesko continues to look out of his depth with Bryan Mbeumo seeming to be the only man capable of find the back of the net.
Bruno Fernandes was also at fault for Phil Foden’s opener as he appears out of place in a central-midfield role that does not suit his game style.
Ruben Amorim must have restless nights pondering over how to get United on a winning run as they lose yet another game in shocking fashion.