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Haaland scores controversial derby winner for Man City after Foden red

Manchester City maintained their flawless start to the Premier League campaign, matching Arsenal on twelve points after claiming victory over Manchester United in the 199th local derby at Old Trafford. The visitors had to play with ten men following a first-half incident where Phil Foden was dismissed for an alleged two-footed retaliation to the midsection of Bruno Fernandes, who had struck the ball into him moments earlier.

United were unable to capitalize on their numerical superiority, though Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford both struck the woodwork during the encounter.

City ultimately snatched the decisive goal when Erling Haaland converted from close range at the far post. While automated replays confirmed Haaland was onside, the strike ignited dispute because an offside Enzo Fernandez attempted to reach the cross and hindered Lisandro Martinez, yet video officials allowed the effort to stand.