Manchester City underlined the huge gulf in high quality between themselves and Manchester United on Sunday as Liverpool confirmed their assist for absent team-mate Luis Diaz, whose mother and father had been kidnapped in Colombia. Old Trafford paid tribute to late United nice Bobby Charlton forward of kick-off, with supporters unfurling a banner that learn: “The finest English footballer the world has ever seen”. But reminiscences of previous glories did not translate onto the pitch, with the house crew totally outplayed by the champions, who didn’t must get out of second gear of their 3-0 win.

Champions City made many of the early working and had been awarded a penalty after VAR noticed a foul on Rodri by Rasmus Hojlund because the ball was crossed into the world from a free-kick.

It was the primary spot-kick Manchester City have ever been awarded at Old Trafford within the Premier League within the twenty seventh assembly between the groups.

Erling Haaland stepped as much as tuck dwelling from the spot, his twelfth objective of the season in all competitions.

City goalkeeper Ederson saved a Scott McTominay pile-driver earlier than Andre Onana produced heroics on the different finish when Haaland appeared sure to go dwelling.

But the Norwegian ahead made no mistake simply after the break, thumping dwelling a header from Bernardo Silva‘s cross.

Phil Foden made it 3-0 with 10 minutes remaining after he was arrange by Haaland.

Liverpool tribute

Earlier, Liverpool swept Nottingham Forest apart by the identical scoreline.

Goals from Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez earlier than the break and Mohamed Salah‘s second-half effort ensured Jurgen Klopp’s facet keep their one hundred pc dwelling report within the Premier League this season.

Jota held aloft Diaz’s quantity seven shirt after scoring — the Colombian didn’t characteristic in Liverpool’s squad following the kidnapping incident in his dwelling nation.

Colombia President Gustavo Petro stated on Saturday that the winger’s mom had been rescued however the search remained ongoing for his father.

“Luis was with us in the hotel then he went home,” Jota informed the BBC. “It’s a very hard situation and I don’t know how anyone would react if it happened to you.

“He was going to play. I performed as a substitute of him, and I confirmed him his shirt to indicate we’re with him and we hope every thing works out.”

Liverpool finished the day fourth in the table, behind leaders Tottenham, Arsenal and City.

High-flying Aston Villa, in fifth spot, won their 12th consecutive home game in the Premier League, beating struggling Luton 3-1.

Unai Emery’s side made light work of their opponents, with goals from John McGinn and Moussa Diaby giving them the upper hand before Luton captain Tom Lockyer put through his own net.

“For me it’s nonetheless a protracted course of right here and I’ll wish to work to enhance as at all times,” Emery told Sky Sports.

“Of course I’m completely happy however nonetheless being severe, severe in the way in which I wish to construct right here and enhance extra.”

Brighton lost further ground after their sparkling start to the season.

The south coast club took a 1-0 lead through Evan Ferguson, but Fulham levelled through midfielder Joao Palhinha.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored the only goal of the game as Everton beat West Ham 1-0 to give themselves breathing space above the relegation zone.

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