Neville and Rooney dispute Haaland's controversial goal

Manchester United legends Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney insist Erling Haaland's goal for Manchester City should have been ruled offside.

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What happened. Erling Haaland scored from close range to give ten-man Manchester City a 1-0 lead at Old Trafford. The goal was initially flagged offside, but after a VAR check, it was overturned and allowed to stand.

• Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney both believe Haaland's goal was offside.
• The flag went up immediately, but VAR intervened to overturn the decision.
• City were reduced to ten men before Haaland's goal.

The controversial decision will likely fuel further debate about VAR's role in key matches.

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