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17 Sept 2026 The Viking Striker 1 min read

The Week in Haaland: 1 goal, 1 game

1 goal in 1 game this week for Erling Haaland. Sunday 13 September: City beat Manchester United 0-1 away in the Premier League (Matchweek 4). Haaland scored once. Erling Haaland struck after the break to seal a 1-0 Manchester City win at Old Trafford, keeping City top of the table despite Phil Foden’s first-half red card. Haaland’s finish was initially ruled out for offside before being allowed to stand, with the refereeing body later admitting it should have been offside.

16 Sept 2026 Yardbarker 1 min read

Haaland stays onside and seals City derby win

Haaland's 60th-minute goal gave City a 1-0 win at Old Trafford. It was ruled out at first, but VAR confirmed he was onside.

16 Sept 2026 Metro.co.uk 1 min read

Maresca: Haaland goal debate is 'quite poor'

Enzo Maresca says the focus on the calls around Haaland's derby goal is unfair. He wants more credit for his team's win.

16 Sept 2026 The Guardian 1 min read

Maresca: City still want an apology for that 2023 derby call

He says the Haaland derby drama cuts both ways, and brought up a disputed 2023 goal City still feel burned by. This one’s not over.

16 Sept 2026 The Straits Times 1 min read

Maresca says VAR row shouldn’t overshadow City win

City won the derby 1-0 with 10 men, but the VAR call on Haaland’s winner stole the headlines. Maresca says the team’s display deserves more attention.