Manchester City defeats Manchester United 1-0 in Manchester derby
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 1:03 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Manchester City secured a 1-0 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday in the first Manchester derby since the departure of Pep Guardiola. Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal after the visitors were reduced to 10 men early in the match following a red card for Phil Foden. Despite the man advantage, Michael Carrick's side struggled to break down a resilient Manchester City defence led by Marc Guehi. Manchester United hit the woodwork twice through Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo, but Gianluigi Donnarumma kept a clean sheet for the visitors. Enzo Maresca earned his first derby victory as Manchester City manager, moving his team eight points clear of their rivals in the early stages of the season.
- •Manchester City won 1-0 at Old Trafford against Manchester United.
- •Erling Haaland scored the winning goal for the visitors.
- •Phil Foden received a red card in the first half.
- •Michael Carrick remains winless against Manchester City this season.
- •Manchester City extended their lead over Manchester United to eight points.
- 1:51 PMESPN Soccer — Carrick: Utd must 'move on' amid VAR 'injustice'
- 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — Why Michael Carrick can’t just blame VAR for Man Utd’s dismal derby failure
"Michael Carrick has told his Manchester United players to put their derby disappointment behind them quickly despite feeling frustration that Erling Haaland's winner was allowed to stand.
"Man United 0-1 Man City: Erling Haaland’s controversial goal proved the difference but United can only blame themselves for failing to capitalise on their man advantage
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External links- ESPN SoccerSep 14, 2026, 1:51 PMCarrick: Utd must 'move on' amid VAR 'injustice'
Michael Carrick has told his Manchester United players to put their derby disappointment behind them quickly despite feeling frustration that Erling Haaland's winner was allowed to stand.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 7:17 PMWhy Michael Carrick can’t just blame VAR for Man Utd’s dismal derby failure
Man United 0-1 Man City: Erling Haaland’s controversial goal proved the difference but United can only blame themselves for failing to capitalise on their man advantage
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