Baku: Erling Haaland fired 10-man Manchester City to a memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite Phil Foden's first-half red card to extend a perfect start to Enzo Maresca's reign, APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Foden kicked out at United captain Bruno Fernandes on 23 minutes, presenting Manchester City with a challenging situation early in the match. This incident left the team with only 10 players on the field, creating a significant hurdle against their city rivals.

Despite the setback, Manchester City adapted well to the circumstances. The team's new midfield, valued at nearly £250 million ($340 million) and consisting of Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandez, demonstrated their capabilities and played a crucial role in the match.

Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal, which was surrounded by controversy. The debate arose over whether Fernandez was interfering with play when he attempted to head the ball before it reached Haaland, who eventually secured the win for Manchester City.