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Haaland scores controversial derby winner for Man City after Foden red

Ten-man Manchester City edged past rival Manchester United at Old Trafford, drawing level with Arsenal atop the Premier League table with a flawless twelve points from their opening four matches. The 199th edition of the Manchester derby turned turbulent prior to the break when Phil Foden was dismissed following a clash with Bruno Fernandes, who had struck the ball into Foden's stomach before the City attacker retaliated by lashing out with both feet.

Even with an extra competitor on the pitch, the hosts could not capitalize, striking the woodwork on two occasions via Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo.

City ultimately snatched victory when Erling Haaland converted at the far post, though the deciding strike immediately sparked heavy scrutiny. While semi-automated technology cleared Haaland as onside, Enzo Fernandez appeared to affect the phase of play from an offside stance while attacking the identical cross, leading the Premier League Match Centre to initially defend the decision on the grounds that he made no contact with the ball.

Three hours after the match concluded, refereeing organization Pro Ref publicly conceded that counting the strike had been an error in judgement.

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