Just as they did three years ago, Phil Foden and Erling Haaland combined to take down Manchester United at the Etihad and earn City derby day bragging rights.
Foden and Haaland shared hat-tricks in that 6-3 win and got the goals between them again this time. Foden opened the scoring before two second-half Haaland strikes made sure of the three points and a 3-0 win that was serenely routine for the Blues.
Gianluigi Donnarumma made his City debut in goal and produced one brilliant save but otherwise it was a dominant display from Pep Guardiola's side as they got back to winning ways in style after two successive Premier League defeats.
Donnarumma
Commanding every time a cross came near him. Solid first half save from Sesko but used his giant frame brilliantly to make a superb save from M