Was Haaland's winner a VAR error? Man Utd fury at 'injustice'
Manchester City defeated Manchester United in a controversial derby match marked by a disputed VAR decision regarding Erling Haaland's winning goal. The match also saw Phil Foden receive a straight red card for a foul on Bruno Fernandes.
Why it matters
High-profile officiating controversies in major sports leagues often spark significant public debate regarding the implementation and transparency of VAR technology.
Figure caption, Haaland scores controversial winner as Man City win derby despite Foden red
As Manchester City celebrated a remarkable derby victory over Manchester United , there were questions as to whether Erling Haaland's winning goal should have stood in a match fraught with controversy.
Striker Haaland found the net on 60 minutes at Old Trafford, turning home at the back post from Josko Gvardiol's cross before it was disallowed on the field for offside.
Following intervention from the video assistant referee, the goal was awarded - the Norwegian ruled to have been played onside by Patrick Dorgu's boot.
But there was debate as to whether the offside Enzo Fernandez, diving at the ball in a more central position than Haaland, was interfering with play.
United defender Lisandro Martinez said it was an "injustice" while boss Michael Carrick said he was "confused" by the decision.
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