Manchester City won the Manchester derby 1–0 at Old Trafford on Sunday, September 13, despite playing most of the match with ten men. Erling Haaland scored the only goal in the 60th minute, after Phil Foden had been sent off in the 23rd.
The result gave City an away win against their local rivals in the Premier League’s early-season meeting. The score was still 0–0 when Foden received a straight red card. Manchester City’s official live commentary said he was dismissed for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes.
Haaland settles a tense derby
City faced more than an hour with a player fewer than United, but Haaland broke the deadlock shortly after the hour mark. United could not find an equaliser, and the final score remained 1–0 to the visitors.
For City, the victory turned what could have been a costly dismissal into three points. For United, it was a home defeat despite the numerical advantage. The two clubs will meet again later in the league campaign.
This report was published after the final whistle on September 13, 2026. It will be updated if either club releases further post-match information.
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