Premier League: Man City 6-3 Man United - 'Magnificent' Citizens 'embarrassed' Red Devils at the Etihad - Roy Keane

Former Manchester United midfielder, Roy Keane, has hailed Manchester City for their 6-3 home win against his erstwhile club, with Englishman Phil Foden and Norwegian sharpshooter Erling Braut Haaland netting a hat-trick each.

The two players (Erling Braut Haaland and Phil Foden) that netted a hat-trick each to help Manchester City defeat Manchester United in the Premier League encounter on Sunday, 2 October at the Etihad Stadium. The match ended 6-3 in favour of the Citizens. Photos: @ManCity

The encounter which took place right inside the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, 2 October 2022, saw Pep Guardiola's side lead by four goals to nothing in the first 45 minutes.

New addition from Ajax, Antony, pulled one back for the visitors in the 56th minute and French forward Anthony Martial netted a brace in the 84th minute and in the first minute of additional time, ending the game 6-3.

Roy Keane told SkySports: "Man City were magnificent. Watching Man City, it is a pleasure. Watching them live, they are one of the best teams I've ever seen.

"But Man United, [it's] a huge setback for them. We were giving them a little bit of praise over the last few weeks, but this is a huge step back.

"Four-nil down at half-time - they were 4-0 down at Brentford - and the performance in the second half, it's no good, even as consolation. They scored a few goals - the game's over.

"There's nothing for Man United to take out of this game. From the players' point of view, they really should be embarrassed. You can't go in at half-time 4-0 down in a derby game, it's hugely embarrassing.

"Haaland and Foden were brilliant, but if they're getting the service from people like De Bruyne and you're giving him time and space, you're looking for trouble, and they got punished and rightly so.

Erling Braut Haaland: Beautiful Match Stats ⬇️

Some display from @ErlingHaaland! 💥

🔵 6-3 🔴 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/PC0z0KPyDf

— Manchester City (@ManCity) October 2, 2022

"This game is brutal. When you're not quite at it, you get hammered by your local rivals. They should be embarrassed.

"I just can't imagine going into a dressing room at a big club like Manchester United and you're 4-0 down at half-time.

"It must be bizarre - but saying that, they must be getting used to it because they did it at Brentford.

"The manager must be scratching his head with his staff and thinking, 'We've made progress over the last four games'. Huge setback."

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's post-match comments: "Good. Few things we have to improve" ⬇️

A good day at the office! 🙌

🔵 6-3 🔴 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/ZiO4dfSDff

— Manchester City (@ManCity) October 2, 2022

• True, "Huge setback" for Manchester United. What could be the problem with the Red Devils?

Why are they finding it difficult to clinch victory against Manchester City for some seasons now?