E. Haaland put Manchester City ahead on 60 minutes.
Manchester Utd had 16 shots to the visitors' 6, 73% of the 22 attempts in the match. Manchester Utd had 9 off target and 4 blocked, the visitors 1 off target and 3 blocked. The home side had 6 attempts from inside the box, to Manchester City's 2. That left 10 from outside the area for Manchester Utd, and 4 for Manchester City.
The home side put 3 on target to Manchester City's 2, an on-target rate of 19% against 33%. Manchester Utd did not score from their three on target. Manchester City scored with one of their two on target. Manchester Utd finished with 10 more attempts than Manchester City and lost the match.
P. Foden was sent off for Manchester City on 23 minutes. E. Maresca was booked for Manchester City on 45+1 minutes. J. Gvardiol was booked for Manchester City on 79 minutes. E. Fernandez was booked for Manchester City on 80 minutes. H. Maguire was booked for Manchester Utd on 81 minutes.
The match was goalless at half time. The second half produced one goal.
Manchester Utd are thirteenth on four points from four matches. Their record reads 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats, with a goal difference of 0. Manchester City are second on 12 points from four matches. Their record reads 4 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats, with a goal difference of +6.
The match was played on matchday 4. Michael Oliver, England refereed.
Match at a glance
- Full time: Manchester Utd 0-1 Manchester City
- Competition: English Premier League
- Date: 13 September 2026
- Referee: Michael Oliver, England
Shooting breakdown
| Statistic | Manchester Utd | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 16 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 1 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 3 |
| Shots inside the box | 6 | 2 |
| Shots outside the box | 10 | 4 |
| Corner Kicks | 6 | 7 |
| Throw In | 18 | 11 |
| Free Kick | 11 | 22 |
| Goal Kick | 4 | 14 |
| Penalty | 0 | 0 |
| Substitution | 2 | 2 |
| Attacks | 116 | 81 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 70 | 31 |
| On Target | 3 | 2 |
| Off Target | 13 | 4 |
| Fouls | 17 | 10 |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Passes Total | 472 | 396 |
| Passes Accurate | 411 | 326 |
