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 picked up a red card. Despite being down to 10 men, City protected their advantage for the rest of the match.
United pushed hard without managing an equaliser. They lost at home. City grabbed the full reward.
It was a tough and scrappy success. The win offers plenty of encouragement in the campaign.