Man United vs. Man City: Erling Haaland's record against the Red Devils

Manchester City secured their fifth successive win in all competitions when they claimed a 1-0 victory over bitter rivals Manchester United in Sunday's Premier League derby at Old Trafford.

Despite being reduced to 10-men during the first half, with Phil Foden dismissed, the in-form Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal of the game on the hour mark to secure Man City all three points.

will go in search of their fifth successive win in all competitions when they battle bitter rivals Manchester United in Sunday's Premier League derby at Old Trafford, where Erling Haaland could very well steal the headlines again.

Here, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Haaland's record against Man United.

Erling Haaland's record vs. Manchester United

Played: 11

Won: 7

Drawn: 0

Lost: 4

Goals: 9

Assists: 3

Erling Haaland has tackled Man United on 11 occasions during his time at Man City, boasting a record of seven wins and four defeats, while he has scored an impressive nine goals and has registered three assists.

The forward's first-ever appearance against the Red Devils came towards the start of the 2022-23 campaign, and it was a sensational display from the striker, who scored three times and registered two assists in a 6-3 victory for Guardiola's side.

Haaland, however, could not help his team triumph at Old Trafford in the Premier League in the reverse fixture that same season, with Man United running out 2-1 winners in front of their own supporters to gain some revenge.

The Norwegian was back among the goals when Man City travelled to Old Trafford in the Premier League in the first half of the 2023-24 campaign, though, netting twice and providing one assist in a 3-0 success for the Citizens.

Haaland then scored in a 3-1 success for Guardiola's team in the reverse match at the Etihad Stadium and also played the full 90 minutes of the 2022-23 FA Cup final against Man United, with Man City running out 2-1 winners to secure the trophy.

However, he could not help the Citizens win the same fixture the following campaign, as the 20-time English champions recorded a surprise 2-1 victory to lift the trophy.

Haaland also faced Man United in the Community Shield in August 2024, playing the full 90 minutes of a 1-1 draw, before scoring in the penalty shootout to help his side triumph in London. However, the Norwegian was a part of the Man City side that suffered a 2-1 defeat to Man United at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League in December 2024.

At the start of the 2025-26 campaign, Haaland made his presence felt against the Red Devils as he scored twice in a 3-0 home victory, but he was then stunted in a 2-0 away loss.

Haaland was back on the scoresheet yet again against Manchester United at the start of the 2026-27 season, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 away victory over their rivals at Old Trafford.

Haaland's 12 goal contributions in Manchester derbies is only bettered by Ryan Giggs's 13, while only Francis Lee and Joe Hayes (both 10) have scored more goals for Man City against Man United in history.