Manchester City secured a derby win 1-0 at Old Trafford on 13 September 2026.
Erling Haaland produced the winning strike.
The match hinged on VAR decisions. The technology kept interrupting the action.
Phil Foden was sent off for City. He was shown a red card. Despite being down to 10 men, City defended their lead until the end.
United threw men forward without managing an equaliser. They lost at home. City collected maximum points.
It was a hard working victory. The win provides a major lift for the season.