{
  "id": 7260647,
  "title": "Should Erling Haaland's goal for City against Man United have been ruled out?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/should-erling-haalands-goal-for-city-against-man-united-have-been-7260647",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-14T06:09:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/09/14/should-erling-haalands-goal-for-city-against-man-united-have-been-ruled-out/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Premier League has admitted to a mistake in awarding Erling Haaland's winning goal during Sunday's Manchester derby against Manchester United. Despite Phil Foden's red card in the first half, City secured a 1-0 victory, maintaining their perfect start to the season. United, however, were furious that Haaland's goal stood. The striker poked home Josko Gvardiol's cross in the 60th minute, and the goal was initially disallowed for offside. After a VAR review, the decision was overturned. United contends that Enzo Fernandez, a City midfielder, was interfering with play as Haaland scored. Fernandez was in an offside position and appeared to be offside when he attempted to score. United's defender, Lisandro Martinez, expressed frustration, stating that the goal was an injustice. The Premier League's VAR acknowledged the error, stating that Fernandez did not play the ball, making any offside offence subjective. However, they argue that the VAR should have recommended an on-field review. United's boss, Michael Carrick, expressed concern over the interpretation of the offside rule, calling it a staggering explanation.",
  "summary": "The Premier League refereeing body has admitted an \"error of judgement\" in awarding Erling Haaland's winner in Sunday's Manchester derby. Manchester City ran out 1-0 winners at Old Trafford despite having Phil Foden sent off in the first half. The win maintained City 's perfect start to the season, leaving them second in the Premier League table on 12 points. For United , it was a second defeat…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Rio Ferdinand laments Man United’s defeat to 10-man Man City, apportions blames",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/epl-rio-ferdinand-laments-man-uniteds-defeat-to-10-man-man-city",
        "published": "2026-09-14T05:05:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Should Erling Haaland's goal for City against Man United have been ruled out?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/should-erling-haalands-goal-for-city-against-man-united-have-been",
        "published": "2026-09-14T06:09:24.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}