Controversy Clouds Manchester Derby as City Edge United

Two contentious refereeing calls defined the 199th Manchester derby, leaving United to rue missed chances.

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What happened. Manchester City won the 199th Manchester derby 1-0 at Old Trafford, but the match was overshadowed by two controversial refereeing decisions: Phil Foden's first-half red card for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes and the VAR decision to award Erling Haaland's winning goal despite Enzo Fernández appearing to interfere from an offside position. Pro Ref later admitted Haaland's goal should not have stood.

• Foden's dismissal gave United a numerical advantage they failed to exploit.
• Bryan Mbeumo missed United's best chance in stoppage time.
• Michael Carrick's side suffered a setback after a 2-0 derby win in January.

United face Fulham away and Spurs at home next, with Carrick under pressure to avoid an early-season slump.

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