10-man City stun United as Haaland extends perfect start

By Razeen Gutta

Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to a famous 1-0 derby day victory at Old Trafford to maintain Enzo Maresca’s perfect start.

City’s Sunday looked in ruins after just 23 minutes when Phil Foden was sent off for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes after the United captain had fouled him. The Portugal international escaped a red himself after an initial kick to Foden’s back.

Despite being a man down, City were the more dangerous side.

Kobbie Mainoo blocked Rayan Cherki’s effort and Youri Tielemans almost turned Antoine Semenyo’s cross into his own net.

United’s best moments came via the woodwork, with a Marcus Rashford free-kick crashing off the post before Mainoo curled onto the upright after the break.

The winner arrived on the hour mark and was shrouded in controversy.

Josko Gvardiol’s deflected cross was swept home by Haaland, with VAR ruling him onside and deciding Enzo Fernandez was not interfering after stooping to head the ball himself.

Haaland and Fernandez both hit the post late, but City held firm, with Gianluigi Donnarumma denying Bryan Mbeumo in stoppage time after a fine Fernandes pass.

The victory leaves City and Arsenal locked on 12 points, after the Gunners beat Sunderland 2-0 at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Liverpool and Chelsea only managed draws against Fulham and Hull City respectively.

Pictured above: Manchester City

Source: @mancity