Erling Haaland might have scored a record-breaking hat-trick for Manchester City, plus providing two assists, but he was still unhappy with his teammates after the game.
That is according to left-back Sergio Gomez, who assisted Haaland's hat-trick goal in the second half, with the Spaniard revealing how Haaland's mentality ensured he still had reason to complain on a fine afternoon for City.
Gomez also told reporters how Haaland does 'even more spectacular' things in training for City than he has managed in games, where he has 17 goals and three assists in 11 outings for the Blues.
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"Yes, we are happy to have him. He's the same in training and sometimes does more spectacular things in the sessions," he said, explaining how Haaland was furious after City let United score three consolation goals in the second half of the derby.
"But it's great to have him in the squad. We know what he's capable of. We're happy to have him with us because he's an incredible player.
"When I'm in the dugout, I enjoy Erling the same way you do. He's amazing, we're very happy to have him with us. He's an outstanding player, we are aware how important he is for us and we're used to seeing him more often than you. You see him every three days. But as far as I'm concerned, I try to learn from him as much as I can, especially the hunger and ambition he has.
"He doesn't settle for one goal, he wants to score the second or third, he wants more. The other day in the derby, after conceded the third goal he was a little bit angry because he wanted more, he wanted a clean sheet, so it's important to learn that hunger and ambition he has."
Gomez also reflected on his start to life at City, vowing to make life difficult for Pep Guardiola to force his way into the team.
He said: "It's true when you come to a big club it's a big challenge but I'm happy with my adaptation to City. Both teammates and coaching staff helped me adapt really quickly. I always try to work hard to have chances to play more, to train harder and make it difficult for Pep to choose a starting XI.
"It's true that I've been to great clubs before, young players always work hard to reach this level, so I'm happy for the minutes and opportunities I'm having at Man City. It's true at Dortmund I didn't play as much as I'd like but I'm really happy and pleased with the minutes I'm getting at the moment. I always try to do my best and as I said before make things difficult for Pep to make his choices. I'm here to work hard and play as much as I can.
"As you said, timing is very important at this level. You have to choose the right moment to play the pass or make the movement. You acquire that through minutes and games so I'm trying to learn little by little and especially adapt to the philosophy we have here at City through the staff and the players. It's true, last season was my first season as a left back at Anderlecht, perhaps I played more outside. Here, Pep is asking me to play more inside and help in the build-up and avoid the loss of the ball as possession is important for us."
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