Manchester City defeats Manchester United in Premier League derby
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Manchester City secured a victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday in the 199th Manchester Derby. Despite Phil Foden receiving a red card in the 23rd minute for an incident involving Bruno Fernandes, the visitors maintained their defensive structure. Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal in the second half following a VAR review that overturned an initial offside ruling. Manchester United struggled to capitalize on their numerical advantage, failing to break down the City defense despite several late opportunities. The result marks Manchester City’s first win at the venue in nearly three years. The match concluded with controversy regarding the officiating, specifically whether Enzo Fernandez interfered with play during the build-up to the goal.
- •Manchester City beat Manchester United in the 199th Manchester Derby at Old Trafford.
- •Phil Foden was sent off in the 23rd minute after an altercation with Bruno Fernandes.
- •Erling Haaland scored the winning goal following a controversial VAR review.
- •Patrick Dorgu started at left back for Manchester United in place of the injured Luke Shaw.
- 5:39 PMNBCSports.com — Three things we learned from Manchester United vs Manchester City after controversial Manchester Derby - NBC Sports
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Three things we learned from Manchester United vs Manchester City after intense Manchester Derby
"What did we learn from a feisty Manchester Derby at Old Trafford?
"What did we learn from a feisty Manchester Derby at Old Trafford?
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External links- NBCSports.comSep 13, 2026, 5:39 PMThree things we learned from Manchester United vs Manchester City after controversial Manchester Derby - NBC Sports
What did we learn from a feisty Manchester Derby at Old Trafford?
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 5:36 PMThree things we learned from Manchester United vs Manchester City after intense Manchester Derby
What did we learn from a feisty Manchester Derby at Old Trafford?
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