Haaland’s impact highlighted in Manchester derby at Old Trafford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

In a tense Manchester derby on September 14, 2026, Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0. The match featured a first-half red card for City's Phil Foden, impacting the tempo and strategy of both teams. United struggled to capitalize on their numerical advantage, managing only three shots on target from 16 attempts. Erling Haaland proved decisive, scoring the lone goal after a contentious ruling from the officials regarding offside. With this win, City remains level on points with Arsenal in the Premier League standings.
- •Phil Foden received a red card in the first half.
- •United had 16 attempts but only three on target.
- •Haaland scored the game's only goal.
- •City and Arsenal are tied on points in the league.
- •Match officiating decisions sparked controversy.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — In Manchester, Premier League superiority is now separated by Haaland’s cutting edge
"In a bad-tempered meeting at Old Trafford, United and City showed they are far from the finished product
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