Manchester City secured a derby win 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 picked up a red card. Despite being down to 10 men, City protected their advantage until the end.

United threw men forward without managing an equaliser. They lost at home. City collected maximum points.

It was a gritty, hard-earned win. The win offers plenty of encouragement going forward.