Manchester City claimed the derby 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 received a red card. Despite being down to 10 men, City protected their advantage under constant pressure.
United threw men forward yet found no way through. They were beaten on home soil. City collected maximum points.
It was a tough and scrappy success. The win gives City a big boost in the campaign.