Manchester City Win Derby After VAR Confirms Haaland Goal
Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford on September 13, despite playing with 10 men for most of the match. Phil Foden was sent off in the 22nd minute after kicking Bruno Fernandes. Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal in the 59th minute, initially flagged for offside. VAR overturned the decision after determining that Patrick Dorgu’s position kept Haaland onside and that offside-positioned Enzo Fernández did not interfere with play. The VAR decision confirmed Manchester City’s victory and triggered debate over offside transparency, with former United defender Gary Neville admitting he needed the rule explained. United created chances but failed to score, while City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made key saves. The win gave Manchester City four victories from four Premier League matches in the 2026-27 season.
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