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Haaland Goal Stuns Man Utd: Offside Controversy Erupts
13 Sep
Summary
- Haaland's goal was initially disallowed for offside before VAR overturned the decision.
- Phil Foden received a straight red card, reducing Man City to 10 men.
- Premier League confirmed Enzo Fernandez did not attempt to play the ball.
Manchester City secured a controversial lead in the Manchester derby against Manchester United, with Erling Haaland scoring despite an initial offside call.
City played a significant portion of the match with 10 men after Phil Foden received a straight red card for an incident involving Bruno Fernandes.
Josko Gvardiol's cross deflected off Patrick Dorgu, reaching Haaland who scored. The goal was disallowed for offside, but VAR overturned the decision. Semi-automated offside technology indicated Haaland was onside when the ball was played, as Dorgu's foot kept him level.
Further debate arose as Enzo Fernandez, in an offside position, was near the ball. However, the Premier League stated that Fernandez did not attempt to play the ball, thus not interfering with play. Haaland's goal marked his ninth derby goal, setting a new tournament record.
