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There was controversy around Erling Haaland’s winner in the Manchester derby on Sunday.
Manchester City were reduced to 10 men in the first half at Old Trafford when Phil Foden was sent off, but Enzo Maresca’s men responded admirably and ultimately won the game. Although Haaland’s winner appeared to be offside to all but those in Stockley Park, it was a significant goal for the Norwegian, and in this week’s SVQ, we’ll tell you why.
What Tottenham wouldn’t give for a goal right now, even a controversial one. Spurs drew a blank again at the weekend, drawing 0-0 with Everton, and although they have two points to their name, they are yet to find the net in the Premier League this season. How does that compare historically? We reveal all.
As well as our usual quiz, we also have an Ask Opta question on West Ham (remember them?) after their impressive trouncing of Wrexham on Friday.
But let’s begin with the biggest game of the weekend in the Premier League, and do our best to avoid too much VAR discourse.
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⚽️ STAT: Haaland’s Derby Delight
It had to be him. Erling Haaland is almost inevitable, especially when it comes to Manchester derbies.
The Premier League clash between Man Utd and Man City on Sunday had its fair share of controversy, not least the winning goal.
Haaland finished well at the far post after Josko Gvardiol’s deflected cross evaded Enzo Fernández, but while it was initially ruled offside against the Norwegian, a VAR check overturned it and ruled the goal valid.
Fernández was beyond the last defender and tried to head the ball, which seemed to impact the actions of Lisandro Martínez and Senne Lammens, but the goal stood nonetheless and allowed City to secure the win.
The visitors felt hard done by themselves when Phil Foden was sent off after just 23 minutes for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes in reaction to being kicked by the Portuguese midfielder himself.
Enzo Maresca knows a thing or two about playing with 10 men, though – Chelsea received 10 red cards in 92 games when he was head coach there – and his City team were impressive in adversity.