MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 13: Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on September 13, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Manchester United failed to take advantage of a Phil Foden red card as Erling Haaland scored the winner for Manchester City in a heated derby at Old Trafford. The flashpoint came in the 23rd minute when Bruno Fernandes fouled Phil Foden on the touchline before giving his opponent an extra kick, which curiously did not lead to a booking. The red mist descended on the England international who lashed out, putting his studs into the United captain’s stomach, leaving Michael Oliver will little choice but to give Foden his marching orders. But despite their numerical advantage, a drab and uninspiring United failed to really test Gianluigi Donnarumma, though they came close when Marcus Rashford’s free-kick smacked the post. Sign up for In The Mixer, Metro's football newsletter Get exclusive analysis and previews of the biggest games every Friday. Sign up now for free. After a brighter start to the second-half, in which Kobbie Mainoo also hit the post, it seemed inevitable that the Red Devils would score, but instead it was Haaland who found the back of the net, tapping in Josko Gvardiol’s low cross. Confusion reigned, as the flag was raised and replays seemed to show the striker in a clearly offside position. But a VAR check revealed he was in fact perfectly onside, though questions remain other whether an offside Enzo Fernandez had interfered with the play. Foden’s red card seemed to hardly faze Enzo Maresca’s men, who remained largely in control of the match, with both Fernandez and Marc Guehi coming close to doubling the lead in the latter stages. Phil Foden was sent off during the 199th Manchester derby (Photo: Getty) Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire both headed wide in search of an equaliser before Donnarumma denied the Cameroon forward in the 94th minute with a strong save. City maintain their 100 per cent start to the season but have lost their place at the top of the table to Arsenal – albeit only on goal difference. As for Michael Carrick’s side, they have now won just one of their opening four league games, leaving them in the bottom-half, with a tricky Carabao Cup clash against Brighton up next. Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source