Manchester City claimed the derby 1-0 at Old Trafford on 13 September 2026.
Erling Haaland got the decisive goal.
The match hinged on VAR decisions. The technology influenced the flow heavily.
Phil Foden was sent off for City. He was shown a red card. Despite being down to 10 men, City defended their lead under constant pressure.
United kept going forward without managing an equaliser. They lost at home. City took the points.
It was a hard working victory. The win gives City a big boost going forward.