A machine: Haaland's brace for Manchester City's 3-0 win in the derby against Manchester United.

Erling Haaland only needed three minutes to score two goals in the Manchester City vs. Manchester United match. In the 34th and 37th minutes, the forward converted the 2-0 and 3-0 goals, respectively. With this, in just the first half at the Etihad stadium, the 'Cyborg' sealed the derby corresponding to matchday nine of the Premier League.

Since the start of the game, Pep Guardiola's team dominated the actions. In fact, they transferred it to the scoreboard in just eight minutes with the opening goal by Phil Foden. Furthermore, the 'Citizens' showed a lot of patience to extend the lead. In fact, there was a flurry, after the half-hour mark, that had the '9' as the protagonist.

The 'sky-blue' team earned a corner kick. So, Kevin De Bruyne lined up in front of the goal. The Belgian midfielder, who has required little time to connect with the Norwegian, sent a cross into the six-yard box. In that small rectangle, the former Borussia Dortmund player rose to win the ball in the air.

Haaland's powerful header beat Scott McTominay's mark. The striker's shot went straight into the goal, but Tyrell Malacia performed a spinning move to clear the ball. However, technology confirmed that the ball had crossed the line completely and the second goal was given.

Inspired by that boost, Manchester City regained possession and went forward again. Jack Grealish appeared in the 'Red Devils' territory, controlling the ball without opposition. Immediately, the former Aston Villa player passed the ball to Kevin De Bruyne in the attacking third, who approached the opposing goal.

Upon entering David De Gea's territory, the Belgian national team midfielder played a curved pass into the six-yard box. The ball surpassed central defender Raphael Varane and Haaland threw himself onto the ground by the far post to finish and complete his brace. It was also the 3-0 on City's pitch.