Reduced to ten, Manchester City impose their game on Manchester United

In the Premier League derby at Old Trafford, Manchester City finally broke the deadlock thanks to Erling Haaland, who scored the decisive goal in the sixtieth minute, while Phil Foden was sent off in the twenty‑third minute, leaving the Red Devils goalless.

Phil Foden's dismissal in the twenty‑third minute, after a studs-up challenge on Bruno Fernandes, gave an advantage to the Citizens. The Red Devils failed to exploit the numerical superiority and went into the break without a goal.

In the first half, Marcus Rashford saw his shot glance off the post, then Kobbie Mainoo tried to create a chance, but the home side remained goalless at the break.

Decisive goal by Erling Haaland

After an initial attempt was ruled out for offside, Erling Haaland's goal was finally confirmed after three minutes of review. His left-footed strike, placed at the far post, flew into the opposite corner of Senne Lammens, reducing the score to a single goal for the Skyblues.

Gianluigi Donnarumma proved decisive by winning his duel against Brian Mbeumo during stoppage time, which allowed the Citizens to join Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.

With this achievement, Erling Haaland remains the competition’s top scorer, boasting four goals to his name.

Coaches come and go, the hierarchy remains unchanged, but Manchester City’s performance confirms its status as the leader in the derby.