MANCHESTER: Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both scored hat-tricks as Manchester City thrashed rivals Manchester United 6-3 in the derby.

Haaland’s treble took his tally since joining the champions in the summer to 17 in 11 appearances in all competitions. It was also the Norwegian’s third hat-trick in successive home Premier League games.

Foden began the rout after just eight minutes and United were a distinct second best thereafter, the game settled at the break following a scintillating City display.

Antony pulled one back and Anthony Martial also claimed two consolation efforts but City crushed their rivals.

The result, which took City back within a point of the top of the table, both underlined the champions’ brilliance and emphasised the size of the task still facing Erik ten Hag at United.

Leeds held

Ten men Leeds were held goalless by Aston Villa. Colombia winger Sinisterra was dismissed early in the second half after failing to retreat from a free-kick and earning a second yellow card.

Villa created the better chances after Leeds went down to 10 men and went closest to a winner when Phillippe Coutinho’s volley hit a post and Ollie Watkins headed the rebound wide.

** Wolves sacked manager Bruno Lage after Saturday’s 2-0 defeat by West Ham pushed them down into the relegation zone.

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