Haaland Fires 10-Man Manchester City to 1–0 Derby Victory Over Manchester United
Manchester City secured a dramatic 1–0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, September 13, 2026, overcoming an early red card to claim all three points in a fiercely contested Premier League derby.
Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal in the 60th minute, helping City preserve their perfect start to the season despite playing with 10 men for more than an hour.
City were reduced to 10 players in the 23rd minute after Phil Foden was sent off for kicking out at Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. The dismissal gave United a numerical advantage, but the home side struggled to make it count.
Manchester United came close to opening the scoring, with Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo both hitting the woodwork. City, however, remained organised and continued to frustrate their opponents.
The breakthrough arrived in the 60th minute when Haaland found the net following a cross from Josko Gvardiol. The goal was initially ruled offside, but VAR overturned the decision and allowed it to stand.
The ruling sparked controversy because Enzo Fernández was in an offside position and was considered in the review of the incident. The goal was ultimately awarded, giving City a crucial lead.
Manchester United continued searching for an equaliser, but City’s defence held firm. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma also produced important saves, including a late intervention that helped secure the victory.
The result moved Manchester City into second place in the Premier League with 12 points from four matches, behind Arsenal on goal difference. Manchester United remained 13th with four points.
The victory represented a major show of resilience from City, who secured a memorable derby win despite spending most of the match with 10 players.
