Manchester City took the derby spoils 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 was dismissed for City. He received a red card. Despite being down to 10 men, City protected their advantage for the rest of the match.

United kept going forward without managing an equaliser. They lost at home. City grabbed the full reward.

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