Manchester City took the derby spoils 1-0 at Old Trafford on 13 September 2026.
Erling Haaland scored the only goal.
The match was defined by VAR. The technology shaped the rhythm of the game.
Phil Foden was dismissed for City. He received a red card. Despite being down to 10 men, City held firm at the back until the end.
United pushed hard but could not score. They were beaten on home soil. City grabbed the full reward.
It was a gritty, hard-earned win. The win offers plenty of encouragement for the season.