{
  "id": 7143590,
  "title": "Erling Haaland to the fore as 10-man City clinch Manchester derby",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/erling-haaland-to-the-fore-as-10-man-city-clinch-manchester-derby",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T17:45:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/09/13/erling-haaland-to-the-fore-as-10-man-city-clinch-manchester-derby/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City demonstrated resilience and determination in securing a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Manchester derby, despite being a man down. The match saw Enzo Maresca's team emerge victorious as they maintained their perfect start to the season, now boasting four wins in four matches. The only blemish on their record was a solitary point deficit to leaders Arsenal due to goal difference.\n\nPhil Foden received a red card early in the first half for violent conduct, leaving City to play with 10 men. This setback proved to be short-lived as Erling Haaland equalized the score at the hour mark. The goal was initially disallowed for offside, but a VAR review confirmed its validity after reviewing video evidence showing Patrick Dorgu's outstretched foot did not infringe on Haaland's path to the goal.\n\nUnited managed to hit the woodwork twice, once through Marcus Rashford and again from Kobbie Mainoo, during the first half. Despite their efforts, Gianluigi Donnarumma saved Bryan Mbeumo's penalty from the inside of the box, sealing the win for City. Haaland praised the goalkeeper's performance, stating that Donnarumma's presence on the pitch provided him with immense confidence and proved to be a match-winner.\n\nFollowing this match, Michael Carrick's United now stand at 13th in the league table with four points from four games and a mere one win to their name. Meanwhile, Manchester City remain second in the table, just behind Arsenal, with a perfect record.",
  "summary": "Manchester City showed they are up for a fight this season as Enzo Maresca's team clinched the Manchester derby by defeating United 1-0 despite being reduced to 10 men. Erling Haaland broke the deadlock at the hour mark after Phil Foden was shown the red card early in the first half. Foden was given the marching orders for violent conduct but City did not let the setback derail them as they put…",
  "key_points": [
    "Erling Haaland equalizes despite playing 10 men",
    "Manchester City maintains perfect start to season",
    "Manchester United at 13th place with four points"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Erling Haaland to the fore as 10-man City clinch Manchester derby",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/erling-haaland-to-the-fore-as-10-man-city-clinch-manchester-derby-7147726",
        "published": "2026-09-13T17:45:58.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Goal that led to Man Utd's derby defeat by City was VAR 'error', referees admit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/goal-that-led-to-man-utds-derby-defeat-by-city-was-var-error-referees",
        "published": "2026-09-13T20:37:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "VAR got goal award wrong in Manchester derby, says ref's body",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/var-got-goal-award-wrong-in-manchester-derby-says-refs-body",
        "published": "2026-09-13T20:54:42.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}