Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Haaland Leads 10-Man Manchester City Past United in Derby
Manchester City played Manchester United in a Premier League derby at Old Trafford.
City had a player sent off in the first half, so they had only 10 players for most of the match.
Phil Foden was dismissed after kicking out at Bruno Fernandes.
United hit the post twice but did not score.
Erling Haaland scored for City around the 60th minute.
The referee first ruled the goal offside.
Video officials checked the play and allowed the goal.
City defended their lead and won 1-0.
The result left City near the top of the table and United in 13th place.
Erling Haaland scored the only goal as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford.
Manchester City played with 10 men from the 23rd minute after Phil Foden was sent off for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes.
Haaland’s goal was initially disallowed for offside before VAR ruled him onside and awarded the goal.
Reports differed on the VAR explanation, citing either Patrick Dorgu keeping Haaland onside or Enzo Fernandez not interfering with play.
Manchester United hit the post through Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo but could not equalize, leaving City second on 12 points and United 13th on four.
- Who
- Manchester City, Manchester United, Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Bruno Fernandes were central to the match.
- What
- Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 despite playing most of the match with 10 men.
- When
- The derby was played on Sunday; Foden was sent off in the 23rd minute and Haaland scored around the 60th minute.
- Where
- Old Trafford in Manchester.
- Why
- Haaland scored the decisive goal after a VAR review, while United failed to convert its chances despite having a numerical advantage.
Manchester City’s Case
Manchester United’s Case
Phil Foden’s dismissal
Manchester City’s Case
Manchester City could argue that Bruno Fernandes fouled Foden and kicked him in the back, suggesting Fernandes may also have deserved a red card.
Manchester United’s Case
Manchester United’s view is supported by reports saying Foden retaliated by throwing both legs into Fernandes’s midriff, providing little justification for the dismissal.
Haaland’s goal
Manchester City’s Case
VAR ruled Haaland onside and awarded the goal; one report attributed this to Patrick Dorgu’s position, while others said Enzo Fernandez did not interfere with play.
Manchester United’s Case
Manchester United could question the decision because the goal was initially ruled offside and Enzo Fernandez attempted to head the ball before Haaland scored.
Use of the numerical advantage
Manchester City’s Case
Manchester City’s victory was presented as a major statement under Enzo Maresca because the team held on despite playing with 10 men.
Manchester United’s Case
Manchester United had a man advantage, hit the post twice and created a late chance, but reports said the team lacked the composure and quality to equalize.
- Result
- Manchester City 1-0 Manchester United
- Goal scorer
- Erling Haaland scored around the 60th minute.
- Red card
- Phil Foden was sent off in the 23rd minute after kicking out at Bruno Fernandes.
- VAR decision
- Haaland’s initially disallowed goal was awarded after a review.
- United chances
- Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo hit the woodwork.
- League positions
- Manchester City moved to second with 12 points from four games; Manchester United were 13th with four points.
- Venue
- Old Trafford, Manchester
