Ten-man City silence Old Trafford as Haaland derby winner survives VAR check
Manchester City won the Manchester derby 1-0 at Old Trafford despite finishing with ten men.
Erling Haaland struck in the 60th minute to settle it. His winner needed a check by VAR, the video system that reviews goals, red cards and penalties, before it was allowed to stand Premier League.
It was goalless at half-time. City then lost Phil Foden to a red card and still found a way to win Premier League. United could not find a way through. City held on.
That is the story at the heart of the latest Radio 5 Live Football Daily. The 52-minute edition, titled "MNC: VAR controversy in the Manchester derby & Rangers dominate Old Firm", was published on 14 September BBC Sounds.
Mark Chapman presents, joined by Chris Sutton, Shay Given and Rory Smith. ESPN rules expert Dale Johnson joins them to walk through the VAR call around Haaland's goal and what the officials saw.
The programme also asks a blunt question of the hosts. Why do United struggle to play against ten men? United had the extra player after Foden's dismissal but did not make that advantage count BBC Sounds.
United went into the derby under interim manager Michael Carrick Reuters. They had drawn 2-2 with Everton in early September after conceding in stoppage time. Europe is next on the agenda, with Bayern Munich and Roma due to visit Old Trafford in the Champions League league phase ESPN.
North of the border, the show turns to a one-sided Old Firm, the historic rivalry between Rangers and Celtic. Rangers beat Celtic to reach the Scottish League Cup semi-finals. Former Rangers midfielder Scott Arfield gives his view on a dominant display.
What makes this stand out is the contrast. City were short-handed and clinical. United had numbers and momentum and still left empty-handed. For fans, this means the debate will run beyond one goal and one check.
