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

Erling Haaland produced the winning strike.

The match was defined by VAR. The technology shaped the rhythm of the game.

Phil Foden received his marching orders for City. He picked up a red card. Despite being down to 10 men, City defended their lead until the end.

United pushed hard but could not score. They suffered a home defeat. City took the points.

It was a tough and scrappy success. The win provides a major lift in the campaign.