Jaap Stam criticizes Man United players after derby loss to Manchester City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Jaap Stam has criticized four Manchester United players for their role in the team's 1-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday at Old Trafford. Despite having a numerical advantage after Phil Foden's red card, United struggled to capitalize on the opportunity. City scored through Erling Haaland after a VAR review confirmed the goal. Stam expressed that United's performance was below expectations, particularly against a 10-man opposition. He emphasized the need for better teamwork and offensive strategy. United will seek improvement in their upcoming match against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
- •Manchester United loses 1-0 to Manchester City at Old Trafford
- •Phil Foden received a red card in the 23rd minute
- •Erling Haaland scored after a VAR review upheld the goal
- •Jaap Stam criticized the team's performance against 10 men
- •United faces Brighton in the Carabao Cup next on Wednesday
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Jaap Stam blames these four Man United stars for Haaland’s derby-winning goal
"2 Manchester United legend Jaap Stam was critical of four stars, whom he accused of playing a big role in the defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.Humbling lossUnited suffered a 1-0 defeat to their cro...
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