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In Photos: Erling Haaland's controversial winner sinks United

Updated On: 14 September, 2026 01:40 PM IST | Atharva Upasani

A controversial winner from Erling Haaland helped Manchester City edge past arch-rivals Manchester United 1-0 in the 'Manchester Derby' at Old Trafford on Sunday (Pics: AFP)

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Erling Haaland celebrates scoring the winner (Pic: AFP)
Erling Haaland celebrates scoring the winner (Pic: AFP)
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Manchester City were left with 10-men after a controversial first card given to Phil Foden in the first half. After a goalless first half, Haaland came in clutch in the 60th minute, condemning the Red Devils to a defeat in the 199th Manchester Derby
Manchester City were left with 10-men after a controversial first card given to Phil Foden in the first half. After a goalless first half, Haaland came in clutch in the 60th minute, condemning the Red Devils to a defeat in the 199th Manchester Derby
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With this win, Man City and Arsenal both have the joint-most points (12) with four wins in four matches, with the Gunners edging out Enzo Maresca's Man City by goal difference
With this win, Man City and Arsenal both have the joint-most points (12) with four wins in four matches, with the Gunners edging out Enzo Maresca's Man City by goal difference
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In the 23rd minute, Foden was sent off the field after making violent physical contact with Manchester United captain. But despite being one-man down, City did not let Man United dominate. The Red Devils hit the post twice, with Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo fumbling their chances
In the 23rd minute, Foden was sent off the field after making violent physical contact with Manchester United captain. But despite being one-man down, City did not let Man United dominate. The Red Devils hit the post twice, with Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo fumbling their chances
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In the 60th minute, Haaland tapped one into the net, but the offside flag went up. After a lengthy VAR check, Haaland was deemed to be onside, and Enzo Fernandez, while he was deemed to be in an offside position, was deemed not to have played the ball leading up to the goal and the goal was awarded to the Man City superstar
In the 60th minute, Haaland tapped one into the net, but the offside flag went up. After a lengthy VAR check, Haaland was deemed to be onside, and Enzo Fernandez, while he was deemed to be in an offside position, was deemed not to have played the ball leading up to the goal and the goal was awarded to the Man City superstar
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In the 68th minute, Enzo Fernandez nearly doubled City's lead. Later on, Harry Maguire was denied a leveller in the 86th minute as it went wide, while an attempt by Bryan Mbeumo was sensationally saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma in stoppage time
In the 68th minute, Enzo Fernandez nearly doubled City's lead. Later on, Harry Maguire was denied a leveller in the 86th minute as it went wide, while an attempt by Bryan Mbeumo was sensationally saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma in stoppage time

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