Manchester City claimed the derby 1-0 at Old Trafford on 13 September 2026.
Erling Haaland got the decisive goal.
The match was defined by VAR. The technology influenced the flow heavily.
Phil Foden received his marching orders for City. He received a red card. Despite being down to 10 men, City held firm at the back under constant pressure.
United kept going forward but could not score. They lost at home. City grabbed the full reward.
It was a tough and scrappy success. The win offers plenty of encouragement for the season.