City beat United 1-0 despite a red card, with Haaland’s second-half finish sealing the derby win.
Haaland scored the derby winner after a VAR review ruled him onside and Fernández uninvolved.
Phil Foden’s red card quickly set the tone in a feisty opening Manchester derby after VAR confirmed
City have O’Reilly back for Old Trafford, but Doku remains out after calf injury setback.
A selection of players have already shaped the opening weeks of 2026/27 with goals, assists and influence.
Ballon d’Or 2026 shortlists are out, with Messi, Rodri, Yamal and top women’s contenders named.
Yamal leads the 2026 Kopa Trophy shortlist after another huge Barcelona season.
The 2026 Yashin Trophy shortlists are out, with new contenders joining familiar goalkeeping names.
PSG, Arsenal and Bayern Munich headline the 2026 Club of the Year shortlists.
Ndiaye says Champions League football made Manchester City the clear choice over Tottenham this summer.
