{
  "id": 7311486,
  "title": "VAR in focus as Haaland goal gives Man City controversial derby win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/var-in-focus-as-haaland-goal-gives-man-city-controversial-derby-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T11:51:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1532789/var-focus-haaland-goal-gives-man-city-controversial-derby-win"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City secured a controversial derby win over Manchester United with Erling Haaland's goal, but the result remains contentious as Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions surrounding the goal have sparked debate. Video review showed Haaland was onside when the ball was played, yet City's Enzo Fernandez was not given credit for attempting to head it into the net, despite appearing offside when Josko Gvardiol played the initial ball in. United manager Michael Carrick expressed his frustration, stating that VAR decisions are not making the right calls, while City defender Lisandro Martinez claimed Haaland was genuinely onside. The loss left United fans feeling aggrieved, with Martinez expressing his disbelief at the injustice of the outcome in a top-tier league featuring some of the world's best teams and players.",
  "summary": "MANCHESTER: Erling Haaland’s controversial goal proved to be the winner for Manchester City against Manchester United in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday, but it is unlikely the big Norwegian will have the last word as debate rages whether the derby goal should have been allowed to stand.",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}