Manchester City secured a 1-0 win at Old Trafford despite playing more than an hour with 10 men, after Phil Foden was sent off just 23 minutes into the Manchester derby. Former Match of the Day pundit analysis credited new City manager Enzo Maresca's tactical decisions, but praised the players' discipline, composure and leadership for turning the setback into what was described as a "statement win" that underlined City's competitiveness this season.

Manchester United, managed by Michael Carrick, had been the better side while at full strength, with Marcus Rashford impressing and hitting the post with a free-kick before the red card, and Kobbie Mainoo later striking the post from distance. However, United's final-third decision-making was criticised, with too many shots from poor angles and insufficient numbers in the box, while their only clear late chance was saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma from Bryan Mbeumo. City, despite conceding possession for long spells, defended resolutely and looked dangerous on the counter through Erling Haaland, Antoine Semenyo and substitute Iliman Ndiaye, with Haaland's contentious winner standing despite claims it should have been ruled offside.