Haaland's 60th-Minute Derby Winner Stands After VAR Review as United Rage Over 1-0 Loss
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Updated · BBC.com · Sep 13
Haaland's 60th-Minute Derby Winner Stands After VAR Review as United Rage Over 1-0 Loss
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Sep 13
Summary
A 60th-minute Erling Haaland goal gave 10-man Manchester City a 1-0 derby win at Old Trafford after VAR overturned an on-field offside call.
The review ruled Haaland onside because Patrick Dorgu's boot played him level, but debate centered on Enzo Fernandez, who was offside and dived for the cross without touching it.
BBC analysis said the goal should still have been disallowed because Fernandez's attempt likely affected Lisandro Martinez, making the final VAR decision a clear offside error.
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez called the award an "injustice" and Michael Carrick said he was "confused," while City boss Enzo Maresca said the goal was clearly onside.
The flashpoint followed Phil Foden's 23rd-minute straight red for kicking Bruno Fernandes, another decision pundits disputed as the derby intensified scrutiny of Premier League officiating.