Manchester City secured a derby win 1-0 at Old Trafford on 13 September 2026.

Erling Haaland got the decisive goal.

The match ended up being dominated by VAR. The technology shaped the rhythm of the game.

Phil Foden was dismissed for City. He received 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 were beaten on home soil. City took the points.

It was a gritty, hard-earned win. The win gives City a big boost for the season.