Manchester City claimed the derby 1-0 at Old Trafford on 13 September 2026.

Erling Haaland scored the only goal.

The match ended up being dominated by VAR. The technology kept interrupting the action.

Phil Foden was sent off for City. He picked up a red card. Despite being down to 10 men, City held firm at the back until the end.

United pushed hard yet found no way through. They were beaten on home soil. City grabbed the full reward.

It was a hard working victory. The win provides a major lift in the campaign.