Haaland secures Manchester City derby win despite Foden red card
Erling Haaland scored the only goal as Manchester City defeated Manchester United, maintaining their perfect start to the season despite playing with ten men.
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In a tense Manchester derby at Old Trafford, Manchester City secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Manchester United. Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal in the 60th minute.
The result was particularly significant for the visitors, who played the majority of the match with ten men. Phil Foden was sent off in the 23rd minute for a heavy challenge. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Enzo Maresca's team remained disciplined and managed to keep a clean sheet.
The win ensures that Manchester City maintains a perfect record, having taken maximum points from their first four league fixtures. For United, the defeat highlights the difficulty of breaking down a resilient City defense, even with the advantage of an extra player.