Erling Haaland scores winning goal for Manchester City against Manchester United
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 6:02 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford in a Premier League match marked by a controversial VAR intervention. Erling Haaland scored the game's only goal following an offside review that initially disallowed his effort. Although the officiating team cleared the goal by determining Enzo Fernandez did not play the ball, scrutiny has focused on the midfielder's positioning near Lisandro Martinez. Gary Neville indicated that professional officiating body Pro Ref will likely issue an apology for the error. The match also included a red card issued to Phil Foden following a clash with Bruno Fernandes. The league has not yet released an official statement regarding the officiating error or a potential apology.
- •Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford.
- •Erling Haaland scored the winning goal after a VAR review for offside.
- •Phil Foden received a red card for an incident involving Bruno Fernandes.
- •Gary Neville expects an apology from Pro Ref for the officiating decision.
"Gary Neville believes the VAR officials were "wrong" to award Manchester City's winner at Manchester United in their 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.
"Gary Neville believes the VAR officials were "wrong" to award Manchester City's winner at Manchester United in their 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.
Sources
External links- Sky Sports Football—Nev: Officials got Haaland winner wrong - Man Utd can expect Pro Ref apology
Gary Neville believes the VAR officials were "wrong" to award Manchester City's winner at Manchester United in their 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.
- Sky Sports—Neville: Officials got Haaland winner wrong - Man Utd can expect apology
Gary Neville believes the VAR officials were "wrong" to award Manchester City's winner at Manchester United in their 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.
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