Manchester City defeats Manchester United in controversial derby match
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:39 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Manchester City claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Manchester derby on September 13. The decisive goal, scored by Erling Haaland in the 60th minute, sparked controversy as it was initially disallowed for offside. VAR intervened to overturn the decision, despite Enzo Fernandez being in an offside position and impacting the play. Following the match, the referees' organization, Pro Ref, acknowledged the officiating mistake but indicated the result would not change. United's coach, Michael Carrick, expressed his dissatisfaction with the VAR decision, stating it has complicated the officiating process. United will look to bounce back against Brighton in the League Cup next.
- •Erling Haaland scored the only goal in the 60th minute
- •VAR overturned an initial offside decision on Haaland's goal
- •Pro Ref admitted to a mistake regarding the call
- •Michael Carrick criticized the VAR process after the match
- •Manchester United prepares for a League Cup match against Brighton on September 17
- 7:23 AMYahoo Sports — 😳 Uproar in the Manchester derby! Haaland winner should've been ruled out
"Frustration ran deep at Manchester United after the derby defeat. Not only because they had lost the match against Manchester City 0-1, but also because Erling Haaland’s goal (60') should never have...
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 7:23 AM😳 Uproar in the Manchester derby! Haaland winner should've been ruled out
Frustration ran deep at Manchester United after the derby defeat. Not only because they had lost the match against Manchester City 0-1, but also because Erling Haaland’s goal (60') should never have...
- Sky Sports—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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