The European champions took over the “Terriers”, twenty-first and first non-relegation in the Championship, from the first period thanks to Phil Foden (33rd) and Julian Alvarez (37th).
The Argentine striker left his place in the 57th minute to Kevin De Bruyne, a Belgian attacking midfielder injured in a thigh on August 6 during the Community Shield lost against Arsenal. His debut at the Etihad was accompanied by applause and chants in honor of the captain.
His compatriot Jérémy Doku, absent for a month, returned to the field at the same time in a team still deprived of Erling Haaland. The 21-year-old winger pushed the advantage to 5-0 on an assist from De Bruyne (74th), after two previous goals coming from a deflected Oscar Bobb strike (58th) and another achievement from Foden (65th). ).