Manchester City claimed the derby 1-0 at Old Trafford on 13 September 2026.
Erling Haaland got the decisive goal.
The match ended up being dominated by VAR. 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 under constant pressure.
United threw men forward yet found no way through. They suffered a home defeat. City collected maximum points.
It was a tough and scrappy success. The win offers plenty of encouragement going forward.