In a devastating Manchester derby on September 14, 2025, Manchester City dominated their rivals, Manchester United, with a commanding 3-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium. Phil Foden opened the scoring in the 18th minute, followed by two second-half goals from Erling Haaland, who marked his 150th appearance for City with a brace.
Gianluigi Donnarumma, making his debut for City, played a crucial role in maintaining a clean sheet, notably saving a powerful volley from Bryan Mbeumo when the score was still 2-0.
For Manchester United, the match was a nightmare. Benjamin Šeško made his first Premier League start, but the Slovenian striker struggled to make an impact, failing to convert any chances and being largely ineffective throughout the game.
Despite the heavy defeat, Pep Guardiola’s post-match comments left fans baffled. He praised Šeško’s performance, stating that the young forward showed “great promise” and “worked hard for the team.” Many fans were stunned by this assessment, given Šeško’s lackluster performance.
This result leaves Manchester United languishing in mid-table, with concerns mounting over their form and Šeško’s adaptation to English football. Meanwhile, Manchester City will look to build on this impressive victory as they aim to climb the Premier League standings.
