London [UK], September 14: Erling Haaland secured Manchester City a memorable derby-day triumph as Manchester United failed to capitalize on Phil Foden's sending-off on a day of contentious decisions.
Old Trafford witnessed a pulsating 199th meeting of the Manchester rivals as Enzo Maresca's new-look side won the first clash between the sides since Pep Guardiola's departure.
Much has changed at City this season but Haaland remains a familiar foe, with the striker's ninth Premier League goal against United taking him clear as top scorer in this fixture and sealing a 1-0 victory on Sunday.
But the main subject of debate after the game will be the decisions to send off Foden and award the City sharpshooter's winner.
The visitors had felt aggrieved when Foden was sent off in the 23rd minute for petulantly reacting to a Bruno Fernandes kick.
Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo hit the woodwork but United could not make the most of their man advantage, with the VAR's decision to overturn an initial offside call against Haaland causing anger and confusion.
Gianluigi Donnarumma made a crucial stoppage-time save from Bryan Mbeumo to secure a dramatic win that Maresca celebrated by charging towards the City fans at full-time.
Brighton dealt 10-man Coventry a crushing 5-0 defeat to condemn the hosts to a fourth straight Premier League loss.
The promoted Sky Blues have lost those games without scoring a goal and remain the only side in the league still to pick up a point.
Charalampos Kostoulas put the away side in front with his first league goal since January to give Brighton a half-time lead.
Coventry's afternoon went from bad to worse within nine minutes of the second period as Malick Yalcouye doubled Brighton's lead before Taiwo Awoniyi saw red for an elbow on Maxim De Cuyper.
Brighton flexed their muscles as Pascal Gross' penalty made it three, Lewis Dunk thumped home an effort from 25 metres and Yasin Ayari capped off a five-star Seagulls performance.
Source: Qatar Tribune
