Manchester City win 1-0 at Old Trafford despite being reduced to ten men.

The Premier League clash between Manchester United and Manchester City took place on 13 September 2026 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Both clubs entered the match looking to claim three points, and the atmosphere was charged as the local rivals faced off on a mid-afternoon kick-off.

How it unfolded

The first half was tightly contested until the 23rd minute, when Manchester City’s Phil Foden was shown a straight red card for violent conduct. The dismissal left City with ten men for the majority of the game, forcing a tactical reshuffle as they adjusted to a man-down situation.

After the interval, the home side pressed for an opening, but the decisive moment arrived in the 60th minute. Erling Haaland received the ball on the right side of the six-yard box, unleashed a left-footed shot, and placed it in the high centre of the net. The goal was confirmed following a VAR review, giving Manchester City a 1-0 lead.

The remainder of the match saw a flurry of cautions. In the 79th minute, Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol was booked. Just a minute later, Enzo Fernández also received a yellow card for City. The following minute, United centre-back Harry Maguire was shown a yellow card, bringing the total bookings to three. Despite the numerical disadvantage, City held on to their slender lead until the final whistle.

Standout performers

  • Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – The Norwegian striker provided the match-winning goal, converting from close range after a swift move inside the six-yard box.
  • Phil Foden (Manchester City) – Although his contribution ended early, the red card was a pivotal event that shaped the tactical battle.

Match facts

  • Final score: Manchester United 0-1 Manchester City
  • Goal: Erling Haaland (60')
  • Sending-off: Phil Foden (Manchester City, 23', straight red for violent conduct)
  • Yellow cards: Josko Gvardiol (79'), Enzo Fernández (80') – both Manchester City; Harry Maguire (81') – Manchester United
  • Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

What it means

The result leaves Manchester City with three points from the encounter, while Manchester United return home without any, reflecting the impact of the early dismissal and the decisive strike from Haaland.