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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 13, 2026Miami-Dade County

Erling Haaland scores winning goal for Manchester City against Manchester United

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Erling Haaland scored the winning goal in the 60th minute to give 10-man Manchester City a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Sunday's Premier League match at Old Trafford. The goal was initially disallowed for offside but was overturned following a VAR review. The win moves Manchester City level on points with Arsenal at the top of the standings.

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Why It Matters

The match result alters the Premier League standings, moving Manchester City level on points with Arsenal at the top.

Key Facts

  • Erling Haaland scored the winning goal in the 60th minute of the 199th Manchester derby.
  • Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford despite playing with 10 men.
  • The goal was initially ruled out for offside but was overturned after a VAR review.
  • Phil Foden of Manchester City was sent off in the 23rd minute for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes.
  • The victory brings Erling Haaland's record to nine goals, making him the top scorer in Manchester derby Premier League history.
  • Manchester City moved level on points with Arsenal at the top of the standings.
  • Brighton defeated Coventry 5-0 in another match, leaving Coventry at the bottom of the standings with four straight defeats.

Who's Mentioned

locationOld Trafford“Stadium where the match took place”PersonBruno Fernandes“Manchester United player”PersonMarcus Rashford“Manchester United player who hit the post”PersonJames Robson“Article author”OrganizationPremier League“Soccer league governing the match”PersonEnzo Fernandez“Player involved in the disputed offside buildup”PersonCharalampos Kostoulas“Brighton goalscorer”PersonKobbie Mainoo“Manchester United player who hit the post”PersonErling Haaland“Manchester City player who scored the winning goal”PersonMalick Yalcouye“Brighton goalscorer”PersonPhil Foden“Manchester City player sent off in the 23rd minute”OrganizationManchester United“Soccer team that lost the match”OrganizationCoventry“Soccer team that lost 5-0 to Brighton”PersonYasin Ayari“Brighton goalscorer”PersonFrank Lampard“Coventry team manager”OrganizationBrighton“Soccer team that defeated Coventry 5-0”PersonPascal Gross“Brighton goalscorer”OrganizationManchester City“Soccer team that won the match”PersonLewis Dunk“Brighton goalscorer”OrganizationArsenal“Defending champion team tied with Manchester City in standings”