NewzMANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP) — Erling Haaland fired 10-man Manchester City to a memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite Phil Foden's first-half red card, to extend a perfect start to Enzo Maresca's reign. Foden kicked out at United captain Bruno Fernandes on 23 minutes, but the home side failed to make the man advantage count and were punished when Haaland's strike was controversially allowed to stand after a VAR review for offside. “Enzo, Enzo, Enzo, in your head” was how delirious Manchester City fans regaled Enzo Fernández who after a star role in a memorable victory surely has instant cult hero status.This 199th derby was won by Erling Haaland’s ninth strike in the fixture but the visitors’ totem was their new No 17.
He was the key nuisance in a goal initially ruled out for offside and which VAR overturned when ruling Fernández was not distracting Lisandro Martínez when Josko Gvardiol’s ball came over. The Argentinian, too, was an emblem of the fight Enzo Maresca’s team carried to Manchester United after Phil Foden appeared to turn the game the hosts’ way on 22 minutes.Full report to follow shortly Continue reading... Erling Haaland's contentious winner earned 10-man Manchester City a derby win over rivals United at Old Trafford - after Phil Foden's controversial first-half red card.
How Manchester United and Manchester City players rated in the derby clash at Old Trafford.
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