Haaland Goal Sparks VAR Controversy as Manchester City Beat Manchester United

Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal as Manchester City defeated 10-man Manchester United 1-0 in a dramatic Premier League derby at Old Trafford, with the winner immediately triggering a major VAR controversy.

Video review showed Haaland was onside when the ball reached him, but questions were raised over whether Manchester City midfielder Enzo Fernandez interfered with play from an offside position earlier in the move.

The Premier League Match Centre ruled that Fernandez did not play the ball and allowed the goal to stand, a decision strongly disputed by Manchester United.

United manager Michael Carrick said he could not understand how the decision had been reached despite the use of VAR, while defender Lisandro Martinez also argued that the offside player affected his positioning before Haaland scored.

The result handed Manchester City a 1-0 derby victory and left debate over the controversial goal dominating reaction immediately after the match.