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Foden’s Red Helps City Beat United 1-0

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 10:11 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Manchester City Beats

Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford on Sept. 13.
Phil Foden was shown a straight red card for violent conduct in the 23rd minute.
It was City’s first derby red card since 2006.
Erling Haaland scored the only goal in the 60th minute after VAR confirmed his onside position.
Manchester City maintained a perfect start, reaching 12 points and matching Arsenal’s goal difference.

Summary

Maresca Debuts

Enzo Maresca debuted as Manchester City manager in the derby, replacing Pep Guardiola.
Michael Carrick also managed his first derby as Manchester United interim coach, seeking stability.
United entered the match without Carlos Baleba (ankle) and Amad Diallo (muscle) due to injuries.
Benjamin Šeško’s two goals in United’s 4-0 Champions League win sparked a selection debate for the derby.

History

Historical Context

On 21 September 2008, United beat City 2-1 at Old Trafford, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring and assisting under Sir Alex Ferguson. The win followed a minute’s silence for the Munich disaster and was part of United’s 2007-08 campaign that secured their 10th Premier League title and a Champions League triumph, a rivalry that began in 1881 and has produced 199 competitive derbies by 2026.

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Manchester City Beats

Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford on Sept. 13.
Phil Foden was shown a straight red card for violent conduct in the 23rd minute.
It was City’s first derby red card since 2006.
Erling Haaland scored the only goal in the 60th minute after VAR confirmed his onside position.
Manchester City maintained a perfect start, reaching 12 points and matching Arsenal’s goal difference.

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