10-man Manchester City needed a controversial goal to make it four wins from four to start their Premier League season with a 1-nil victory away to rivals United.
The Premier League’s refereeing body has admitted that Erling Haaland’s winner should not have been awarded.
That goal on the hour mark at Old Trafford was initially ruled offside, before intervention from V-A-R.
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Pro Ref admits the video referee should have recommended an on-field review into the role of City’s Enzo Fernandez in the goal.
That 1-0 win maintains Manchester City’s 100-percent start to the season – Manchester United have just one win so far in the campaign.
Two unbeaten teams go head-to-head this evening, when Leeds welcome Newcastle at 8.
