man Man City to memorable win over
Manchester City secured a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Premier League despite playing with ten men following Phil Foden's red card. Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal in a match marked by fan protests against club management.
Why it matters
The result highlights a strong start for manager Enzo Maresca and underscores ongoing tensions between Manchester United supporters and the club's ownership.
________________ MANCHESTER - Erling Haaland fired 10-man Manchester City to a memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite Phil Foden's first-half red card to extend a perfect start to Enzo Maresca's reign. Foden kicked out at United captain Bruno Fernandes on 23 minutes to give the visitors a mountain to climb. But a new-look City were up to the challenge as the near 250 million ($340 million) midfield pairing of Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandez proved their worth.
Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 13, 2026.
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