Manchester City secured a derby win 1-0 at Old Trafford on 13 September 2026.

Erling Haaland scored the only goal.

The match hinged on VAR decisions. The technology shaped the rhythm of the game.

Phil Foden was dismissed for City. He picked up a red card. Despite being down to 10 men, City held firm at the back for the rest of the match.

United kept going forward yet found no way through. They suffered a home defeat. City grabbed the full reward.

It was a gritty, hard-earned win. The win offers plenty of encouragement in the campaign.