Haaland’s VAR‑backed Winner Gives 10‑Man City Edge in Manchester Derby

Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal in the second half of the Manchester derby, turning a 0‑0 draw into a 1‑0 victory for Manchester City. The strike was initially ruled out for offside, but a VAR review overturned the decision after video showed defender Patrick Dorgu’s outstretched foot kept Haaland onside. The win came after City’s Phil Foden was sent off in the first half for kicking Bruno Fernandes from a prone position, and after United had hit the woodwork twice with attempts from Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo. The result moves City to second place in the Premier League table with 12 points from four games, while United fall to 13th with four points, deepening their struggle for survival.