Was Haaland's winner a VAR error? Man Utd fury at 'injustice'
As Manchester City celebrated a remarkable derby victory over Manchester United , there were questions as to whether Erling Haaland's winning goal should have stood in a match fraught with controvers…
As Manchester City celebrated a remarkable derby victory over Manchester United , there were questions as to whether Erling Haaland's winning goal should have stood in a match fraught with controversy.
Striker Haaland found the net on 60 minutes at Old Trafford, turning home at the back post from Josko Gvardiol's cross before it was disallowed on the field for offside.
Following intervention from the video assistant referee, the goal was awarded - the Norwegian ruled to have been played onside by Patrick Dorgu's boot.
But there was debate as to whether the offside Enzo Fernandez, diving at the ball in a more central position than Haaland, was interfering with play.
United defender Lisandro Martinez said it was an "injustice" while boss Michael Carrick said he was "confused" by the decision.
The goal came after City had gone down to 10 men in the first half when Phil Foden was shown a straight red card for kicking out at United captain Bruno Fernandes.
Foden was dismissed by referee Michael Oliver on 23 minutes after kicking the midriff of Fernandes while he was on the turf.
Should Haaland's goal have stood? Should Foden have been sent off? And was Fernandes fortunate to avoid a red card himself?
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