Phil Foden sees red but Erling Haaland scores winner
Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford despite Phil Foden receiving a first-half red card. Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal to maintain City's perfect start to the season.
Why it matters
This result is a significant outcome in the Premier League season, impacting the standings and demonstrating City's resilience under pressure.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Manchester City's Phil Foden reacts after being sent off against Manchester United at Old Trafford
Phil Foden's first-half red card did not prevent Manchester City extending their perfect start to the season by beating Manchester United at Old Trafford .
Here's how Simon Stone rated the United players and Shamoon Hafez scored City's.
Published 21 August Manchester United Senne Lammens: Not as busy as he might have expected to be. Absolutely vital save from Fernandez to prevent City second. 7
Diogo Dalot: If only he had been able to control Bruno Fernandes' chipped pass into the penalty area he might have marked his 250th Manchester United appearance with a rare goal. Didn't look down the line to see he was clearly offside as United pressed just before half-time. Screwed shot wide after break. 4
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