The Sport Analytic

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See the numbers behind City's impressive victory in the Manchester derby ️

Manchester City created an impressive 3.0 expected goals, considerably more than the 1.4 xG they created in their last match (against Wolves).

Manchester City were aggressive out of possession, making four tackles in the final third, compared with one in their last game (against Wolves). United didn't attempt a single challenge in their attacking third. City also won 71% of the game's aerial duels.

City managed to play an impressive 15 successful balls into the opponent's box, while United completed six. City also played 17 successful balls into the final third, considerably less than their season average of 51 per 90 minutes.

Phil Foden and our man of the match, Erling Haaland, both netted hattricks.

With two each, Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne were the game's top assisters. De Bruyne has provided eight assists this season - the most in the Premier League.

Haaland and Grealish both made three key passes (joint-most of any player on the pitch). Grealish and Haaland also received the most progressive passes (seven).

Haaland and Silva pressed the opponent eight times in the final third (joint most of any player on the pitch).

Kyle Walker completed nine out of nine long balls, while Erling Haaland completed four out of four.