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Gary Neville leads disbelief Christian Eriksen was marking Erling Haaland in Manchester derby

Gary Neville reacted in disbelief after Christian Eriksen was left marking Erling Haaland for Manchester City's second goal in their derby demolition of Man United.

The 5ft 10in Danish midfielder was brushed aside by the 6ft 5in Norwegian striker, who met Kevin de Bruyne's corner to score despite Tyrell Malacia's best efforts to clear off the line.

After Haaland had skirted around Eriksen, both Scott McTominay and Diogo Dalot were unable to jump high enough to prevent him making a firm contact.

Christian Eriksen (right) was left grounded as Erling Haaland soared above the Manchester United defence to head home Manchester City's second goal at the Etihad Stadium
Gary Neville was among those left in disbelief that Eriksen was left marking Haaland

Gary Neville was among those left in disbelief that Eriksen was left marking Haaland

The Norwegian outjumped all United's defenders to head home City's second goal
It was just one terrible moment of many for United in a first-half horror show at the Etihad

It was just one moment in a first-half horror show by United as they went in 4-0 down at the break.