Manchester City defeats Manchester United 1-0 in 199th derby match
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Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford on September 13, 2026, despite playing with 10 men for most of the match. Phil Foden received a straight red card in the 23rd minute for his reaction to a foul by United captain Bruno Fernandes. Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal on the hour mark after a deflected cross from Joško Gvardiol, which was awarded following a video assistant referee check. Manchester United twice hit the woodwork through Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo but were unable to beat City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The victory keeps Manchester City with a 100% record through their first four Premier League matches of the season. This result marks the 199th meeting between the two clubs in a fixture that keeps City level at the top of the league table alongside Arsenal.
- •Erling Haaland scored his ninth goal in 11 appearances against Manchester United.
- •Phil Foden was sent off in the 23rd minute for violent conduct.
- •Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made several critical saves to maintain the clean sheet.
- •The 1-0 result marks Manchester City's seventh time winning their opening four Premier League fixtures.
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"The Manchester derby win is a "big feather in Enzo Maresca's cap", says former Premier League striker Chris Sutton. Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, despite going down to 10 men midway through the first half, and the victory has helped prove Maresca's tactical credentials. "The most damning thing for United was that you always felt City had more control and were carrying more of a threat," Sutton told BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club.
"It is always nice to win with 10 men but a derby is a special game for everybody. It's a special game for everyone; the fans, the club and the manager, but this is not the moment when I'm thinking about myself. On Erling Haaland's goal, which Manchester United wanted ruled out for offside: "I think it was onside clearly so it's good."
"View the best images as Erling Haaland made it nine goals in eight Premier League appearances against Manchester United to inspire 10-man City to a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford. Match Report Haaland st...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 8:44 AM'He may well just feel at home' - how Maresca is settling in at Man City
The Manchester derby win is a "big feather in Enzo Maresca's cap", says former Premier League striker Chris Sutton. Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, despite going down to 10 men midway through the first half, and the victory has helped prove Maresca's tactical credentials. "The most damning thing for United was that you always felt City had more control and were carrying more of a threat," Sutton told BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 8:20 PMEnzo Maresca has quickly shown why Manchester City were so eager for him to succeed Pep Guardiola
Manchester City have now won five consecutive matches in all competitions after their 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford yesterday. City’s derby win was a special triumph by their player...
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 6:33 PMMan Utd 0-1 Man City: What Maresca said
It is always nice to win with 10 men but a derby is a special game for everybody. It's a special game for everyone; the fans, the club and the manager, but this is not the moment when I'm thinking about myself. On Erling Haaland's goal, which Manchester United wanted ruled out for offside: "I think it was onside clearly so it's good."
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 5:48 PMEnzo Maresca on 10-man Man City win in Manchester derby — 'What a chaos'
Erling Haaland's second half goal gave Manchester City a huge win over their Manchester derby rivals on Sunday, keeping the visitors atop the table.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 5:30 PMHaaland strike wins 199th Manchester derby for resolute 10-man City
Erling Haaland’s ninth goal in Manchester derbies earned a determined City side all three points at Old Trafford despite spending three quarters of the match with 10 men. Picture Special Gallery: Ma...
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 5:30 PMGallery: Manchester is Blue!
View the best images as Erling Haaland made it nine goals in eight Premier League appearances against Manchester United to inspire 10-man City to a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford. Match Report Haaland st...
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