Erling Haaland’s goal was enough to earn all three points in a determined City performance at Old Trafford.
But that barely scratches the surface of the story, with City playing more than three quarters of the game a man down after Phil Foden’s red card midway through the first half.
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Our Academy graduate was dismissed for an angry reaction to Bruno Fernandes’ kick in his back.
City gave as good as we got after that, restricting United to just three shots on Gianluigi Donnarumma’s goal.
But the crucial moment came on the cusp of the hour as Haaland reacted to Joško Gvardiol’s deflected cross.
A three-minute VAR check followed with the officials eventually awarding the goal and sending the away fans wild.
City got through the last half an hour to extend our 100% record in the Premier League to four matches.
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