Manchester City took the derby spoils 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 was shown a red card. Despite being down to 10 men, City protected their advantage for the rest of the match.
United threw men forward yet found no way through. They were beaten on home soil. City collected maximum points.
It was a gritty, hard-earned win. The win gives City a big boost in the campaign.