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Manchester City secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday despite playing with 10 men for more than an hour.
Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal in the 60th minute as City extended their perfect start to the Premier League season to four consecutive victories under manager Enzo Maresca.
City were reduced to 10 men in the 23rd minute when Phil Foden was shown a straight red card for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, City remained organised and frustrated United, who struggled to create clear opportunities in the second half.
Haaland broke the deadlock shortly after the hour mark, finishing an attack that eventually stood after a VAR review overturned the initial offside decision.
The Premier League Match Centre confirmed that VAR determined Haaland was in an onside position, while Fernandes, who was in an offside position, had not played the ball.
United pushed for an equaliser late in the match, but City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma produced a crucial save to deny Bryan Mbeumo inside the box.
City held on through five minutes of added time to claim a significant derby victory and maintain their 100 per cent league record after four matches.
The defeat leaves Manchester United with four points from their opening four Premier League matches, while City remain unbeaten and top the early-season standings.
