We know Haaland's goal was a mistake - but WHY did it happen?
Erling Haaland's winning goal in Sunday's Manchester derby came in controversial circumstances - and there are still a number of questions left unanswered.
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Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Controversy rules the Manchester derby, Coventry get dunked on and Tottenham still can’t score a goal The 199th Manchester derby was defined by two controversial refereeing decisions: Phil Foden’s first-half red card for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes, and the VAR intervention to award Erling Haaland’s winning goal despite Enzo Fernández appearing to interfere with play from an offside position. In both cases, a healthy dose of common sense might have led to a different outcome – and Pro Ref later admitted that Haaland’s goal should not have stood. Still, it’s tough to argue that the final result was harsh on United. Foden’s dismissal gave the hosts a huge opportunity they failed to take, their best chance falling to Bryan Mbeumo in stoppage time. Michael Carrick began his reign with a 2-0 home derby win against 11 men in January, so this felt like a backwards step for the manager, unable to find a way to control the game. Carrick also bemoaned City’s two days of extra rest after Champions League games this week – but chose to keep Fernandes and others on for 90 minutes in the 4-0 stroll past Sabah. United’s next two league games are away at Fulham and at home to Spurs. Carrick will need to be smarter to stop an early-season wobble becoming something more serious. Niall McVeigh Match report: Manchester United 0-1 Manchester City Match report: Coventry 0-5 Brighton Match report: Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal Continue reading...
The Guardian•Guardian sport14 Sept
Getting goal decision so wrong is 'baffling' - Rooney
Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy finds it "baffling" that Erling Haaland's winning goal in the Manchester derby was not ruled out by VAR, but think Phil Foden's red card was the correct decision.
BBC13 Sept
‘An error of judgement’: Pro Ref admits mistake in awarding Haaland’s derby winner
Officiating body announces it will review the incident Unhappy Carrick says error was ‘as obvious as it gets’ Pro Ref admitted Erling Haaland’s winner in Sunday’s Manchester derby should not have been awarded, after the video assistant referee ruled Enzo Fernández was not interfering with play in the buildup. The elite officiating body will review the decision and has contacted Manchester United. Haaland’s 60th minute strike for Manchester City at Old Trafford was initially ruled offside before the VAR’s intervention. It came after Josko Gvardiol’s cross hit Patrick Dorgu’s boot, passed Fernández and the United defender Lisandro Martínez, and was finished by the City No 9. VAR decided Fernández was not interfering despite Martínez marking the midfielder. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Jamie Jackson at Old Trafford13 Sept
Lisandro Martínez calls Haaland goal decision an injustice after controversial Manchester derby
The controversy highlights ongoing challenges in VAR's interpretation of offside rules, impacting trust in officiating and game outcomes.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team13 Sept
Deja vu for Pro Ref? Neville slams 'shocker' VAR decision to give Haaland goal
Gary Neville slams VAR's decision to give Erling Haaland's goal in the Manchester derby.
Sky Sports13 Sept
Haaland scores controversial winner as Man City win derby despite Foden red
Erling Haaland's goal helps Manchester City win a highly controversial Manchester derby at rivals Manchester United despite playing with 10 men for more than 70 minutes.
BBC13 Sept
Haaland goal sees 10-men City beat United in controversial Manchester derby
Phil Foden is sent off for City, but Erling Haaland's controversial goal settles Manchester derby 1-0 at United.
Al Jazeera13 Sept
Carrick 'baffled' by decision to award controversial Man City goal
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick was unhappy with the match officials for the decision to award Erling Haaland's controversial goal in the Manchester derby.
BBC13 Sept
Keane disagrees with Foden red card as pundits criticise Fernandes' role
Roy Keane believes Phil Foden should not have been sent off in the Manchester derby and criticised Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes' role in the Man City forward's red card.
Sky Sports13 Sept
Foden sees red as Mainoo impresses - Manchester derby ratings
How Manchester United and Manchester City players rated in the derby clash at Old Trafford.
BBC13 Sept
Erling Haaland ties Premier League Manchester derby scoring record with dominant run against United
Haaland's rapid scoring prowess in derbies underscores a shifting power dynamic in Manchester, highlighting City's growing dominance.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team13 Sept
Foden dismissed in derby - but did he deserve it?
After Phil Foden is sent off in Sunday's Manchester derby, pundits give their reaction. What do you think?
BBC13 Sept
Manchester United v Manchester City: Premier League – live
⚽️ Manchester derby updates from 4.30pm BST ⚽️ Febrile derby awaits amid rift between United fans and club ⚽️ Today’s scores | Drop Rob an email Manchester City have enjoyed a perfect start to the season without ever looking fully convincing in their victories. There are certainly more positives than negatives as Enzo Maresca learns more and more about his team. Against Porto they were sloppy for far too long and the midfield continues to look open, so a statement performance against their fiercest rivals would be ideal. The quality to rip open a team that has conceded two in each of their three Premier League outings thus far is there, and if it all finally clicks, then it could be a fine day for City. Michael Carrick is in a not dissimilar position but only has four points to show for United’s indifferent efforts. There is always an underlying pressure for any Manchester United and he faces difficult league games today and next weekend at Fulham before an elongated international break. He can’t afford two defeats because there will be a long silence that will be filled with think pieces on the club because it is impossible to escape the noise at this club. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Rob Smyth13 SeptManchester United v Manchester City: Premier League – live
⚽️ Manchester derby updates from 4.30pm BST ⚽️ Febrile derby awaits amid rift between United fans and club ⚽️ Today’s scores | Drop Rob an email Manchester City have enjoyed a perfect start to the season without ever looking fully convincing in their victories. There are certainly more positives than negatives as Enzo Maresca learns more and more about his team. Against Porto they were sloppy for far too long and the midfield continues to look open, so a statement performance against their fiercest rivals would be ideal. The quality to rip open a team that has conceded two in each of their three Premier League outings thus far is there, and if it all finally clicks, then it could be a fine day for City. Michael Carrick is in a not dissimilar position but only has four points to show for United’s indifferent efforts. There is always an underlying pressure for any Manchester United and he faces difficult league games today and next weekend at Fulham before an elongated international break. He can’t afford two defeats because there will be a long silence that will be filled with think pieces on the club because it is impossible to escape the noise at this club. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Rob Smyth13 Sept
Premier League buildup to the Manchester derby, Old Firm showdown and WSL – live
⚽️ News, discussion and reflection before Sunday’s games ⚽️ This weekend’s fixtures | Mail us your thoughts Let’s take a quick look back at last night, when Arsenal earned a 2-0 win against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light thanks to goals from Bruno Guimarães and Bukayo Saka. Yesterday’s Premier League results Liverpool 0-0 Fulham Crystal Palace 2-3 Ipswich Town Bournemouth 2-2 Brentford Aston Villa 1-2 Nottingham Forest Chelsea 2-2 Hull City Tottenham 0-0 Everton Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal Continue reading...
The Guardian•Emillia Hawkins13 SeptPremier League buildup to the Manchester derby, Old Firm showdown and WSL – live
⚽️ News, discussion and reflection before Sunday’s games ⚽️ This weekend’s fixtures | Mail us your thoughts Let’s take a quick look back at last night, when Arsenal earned a 2-0 win against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light thanks to goals from Bruno Guimarães and Bukayo Saka. Yesterday’s Premier League results Liverpool 0-0 Fulham Crystal Palace 2-3 Ipswich Town Bournemouth 2-2 Brentford Aston Villa 1-2 Nottingham Forest Chelsea 2-2 Hull City Tottenham 0-0 Everton Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal Continue reading...
The Guardian•Emillia Hawkins13 Sept
How to watch Man Utd v Man City
Manchester United host rivals Manchester City in a huge Premier League Manchester derby on September 13, live on Sky Sports .
Sky Sports13 Sept
Fixed v fluid - the opposing approaches of Maresca and Carrick
Enzo Maresca and Michael Carrick will go head to head in Sunday's Manchester derby, with their teams set up very differently.
BBC13 Sept