Aguero Blasts Hat-Trick as City Crush United in Manchester Derby

Aguero Blasts Hat-Trick as City Crush United in Manchester DerbyAguero Blasts Hat-Trick as City Crush United in Manchester Derby Manchester City continued their dominance over their city rivals Manchester United with a resounding 6-3 victory at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Sergio Aguero stole the show with a remarkable hat-trick, while Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, and Anthony Martial also got on the scoresheet. Aguero opened the scoring in the eighth minute, pouncing on a rebound after David de Gea failed to hold onto Kevin De Bruyne’s shot. The Argentine striker added his second just before half-time, coolly slotting home a penalty after Luke Shaw had fouled him in the area. United came out fighting after the break and reduced the deficit through Antony Martial’s header in the 50th minute. However, City quickly restored their three-goal cushion as Foden finished off a fine team move. Aguero completed his hat-trick in the 68th minute, with a clinical finish from close range. The visitors then pulled another goal back through Martial’s second of the game, but Haaland made it five for City with a header from Jack Grealish’s cross. Despite Scott McTominay’s late consolation for United, the result was never in doubt. City were simply too strong and too clinical for their rivals, who now face a battle to salvage their season. Aguero’s performance was particularly impressive. The 34-year-old striker showed that he still has plenty of goals in him, and his hat-trick was a fitting reward for his contribution to City’s success. With this victory, City have now won nine of their last 11 meetings with United. They are now eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table, while United languish in sixth place and 14 points behind their rivals.