Manchester City defeats Manchester United 1-0 in derby match

Manchester City secured a 1-0 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford on September 13, 2026, marking their fourth consecutive win of the season. Despite being reduced to 10 players early in the match due to a red card—reported as occurring between the 23rd and 24th minutes—City managed to break the deadlock in the 60th minute.

The decisive goal was scored by Erling Haaland following a cross from Gvardiol. The play was subject to an extensive VAR review, which ultimately allowed the goal to stand. Officials determined that a deflection off Dorgu nullified a potential offside position for both Enzo and Haaland, allowing the latter to convert from the back post.

While Goal News Cy emphasized the tactical importance and the VAR validation of the goal, AlphaNews highlighted that Manchester City achieved the win despite not being the superior team on the pitch. The match remains a significant result in the league standings as City maintains their perfect start to the season with a 4-0 record.