Manchester United 0 - 1 Manchester City

In a gripping encounter at Old Trafford on September 13, 2026, Manchester City edged past Manchester United with a narrow 1-0 victory. The decisive moment came in the 60th minute when Erling Haaland found the back of the net, giving City the crucial lead.

The match was not without its drama. Phil Foden received a red card in the 23rd minute, leaving City to battle with ten men for the majority of the game. Despite being a man down, City maintained their composure and continued to press, eventually finding their breakthrough through Haaland's clinical finish.

As the first half closed, tensions flared with Enzo Maresca, the coach, receiving a yellow card. The second half saw a flurry of substitutions as both teams sought to change the momentum. Iliman Ndiaye replaced Rayan Cherki right after the break, and Benjamin Šeško came on for Youri Tielemans shortly after Haaland's goal.

The match remained intense, with Joško Gvardiol and Enzo Fernández both receiving yellow cards in the 79th and 80th minutes, respectively. Harry Maguire also joined the list of cautioned players just moments later. In a final push to find an equalizer, United made tactical substitutions, but City held firm defensively to secure the win.

This result adds another chapter to the fierce rivalry between these two Manchester clubs, with City continuing to assert their dominance in the Premier League. The victory keeps City in contention at the top of the table, while United will need to regroup as they search for consistency in their performances.