Manchester City claimed the derby 1-0 at Old Trafford on 13 September 2026.
Erling Haaland produced the winning strike.
The match ended up being dominated by VAR. The technology influenced the flow heavily.
Phil Foden was sent off for City. He received a red card. Despite being down to 10 men, City held firm at the back until the end.
United threw men forward but could not score. They were beaten on home soil. City took the points.
It was a gritty, hard-earned win. The win provides a major lift going forward.