Manchester United lost 1-0 to Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday, 13 September. Erling Haaland scored the only goal of the game just after the hour mark.
Haaland found the net in the 60th minute, capitalising on a defensive lapse to secure the three points for the visitors at Old Trafford. The result leaves United 13th in the table with four points from their opening four matches. Their recent form reads two wins, one draw and two losses.
Manager Erik ten Hag acknowledged the challenge after the final whistle. "We competed well but lacked the final quality in the decisive moment," he said. "We have to be more clinical."
League position
The defeat means United have now conceded seven goals while scoring seven themselves this season, giving them a zero goal difference. They are eight points behind early leaders Arsenal. The loss to City follows a 4-0 friendly win over Sabah FA and a 2-2 league draw at Everton.
Bruno Fernandes remains the team's top scorer this term with three goals, but he was unable to influence the derby. The squad continues to deal with several absences, with Amad Diallo, Carlos Baleba, Tom Heaton, Luke Shaw and Manuel Ugarte all currently sidelined.
United's next match is away to Fulham on Sunday, 20 September. Fulham are 18th in the standings, making it a key opportunity for Ten Hag's side to respond.
