Manchester City Edge Manchester United in Controversial Derby
Manchester City secured a dramatic 1–0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, September 13, 2026, with Erling Haaland scoring the decisive goal in a highly controversial Manchester derby.
Manchester United vs Manchester City
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The match took a dramatic turn in the first half when Phil Foden was shown a straight red card in the 23rd minute for kicking out at Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. The dismissal left City with 10 men for more than an hour and appeared to put United in a strong position to take control of the game.
However, Manchester United failed to make their numerical advantage count. Despite creating opportunities, United were unable to find the back of the net, with Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo both hitting the woodwork during the match.
City eventually punished their rivals when Haaland scored in the 60th minute, finishing from a Josko Gvardiol cross. The goal was initially ruled out for offside but was later awarded following a VAR review, which determined that United defender Patrick Dorgu had played Haaland onside.
The controversial decision sparked debate, but City held on to claim a valuable derby victory despite playing with 10 men for most of the match. The result underlined their resilience and handed United a frustrating defeat after they had enjoyed a significant numerical advantage.
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