Manchester United struggles with derby loss amid fan protests
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 7:56 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Manchester United faced Manchester City in the derby on September 13, where they suffered a 1-0 defeat against a City side that played with ten men for part of the match. This loss marks United's worst start to a Premier League season since 1992, with only four points from their opening four matches. The defeat came amidst significant protests from fans against the club's ownership, calling for change. A minority owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, was in attendance but could not influence the outcome. The club's financial situation is expected to be detailed in their upcoming full-year accounts on September 23.
- •United has four points from four matches, equaling a franchise low since 1992-93.
- •Fans protested against the club's ownership both inside and outside Old Trafford.
- •The match featured a controversial goal from City despite them being a man down.
- •United's financial status will be revealed in full accounts due September 23.
- 7:56 PMYahoo Sports — Joint-worst start since 1992 and fan protests - Man Utd's day to forget
"Manchester United fans protested inside and outside Old Trafford before Sunday's derby, then saw their team lose to 10-man Manchester City
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