Manchester City's superiority was evident in their domination of possession, shots, and overall play.
United's game plan to defend and hit on the counter-attack was not effective against a well-drilled City side.
The gap in quality between the two squads is significant, highlighting the need for a rebuild at United.
City's players have been molded by Pep Guardiola's system, giving them a clear advantage in understanding and executing the team's style of play.
The result serves as a wake-up call for United, showing the extent of the work needed to compete with the likes of City in the Premier League.