Webb admits Haaland's derby goal should not have stood
Manchester City won the derby 1–0 at Old Trafford on Sunday, and now the goal that won it has been called an error. Howard Webb has admitted a "serious error" let Erling Haaland's goal stand, with Bruno Fernandes in an offside position and interfering with play (1). The only goal of the game came from Haaland, for City's ten men, and was wrongly allowed (3).
It does not change the result. It does change the mood at Old Trafford, where the day was tense before and after the derby (2).
Carrick wants to look forward, United play Brighton
Michael Carrick is not dwelling on it. After the derby defeat, United's manager said the focus has to be on moving on (3). United turn around quickly, with a Carabao Cup tie against Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday (2) (3).
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City linked with Gabriel as United watch nervously
The papers have City moving for Gabriel, and United are reportedly fearful of it (4). That is the state of the gossip, nothing more.
Espanyol coach: Roberto Fernández is City-bound
Manolo González did not hedge. The Espanyol coach said if Roberto Fernández keeps scoring at this rate, he will be at Manchester City next season (5). His words: "If Roberto keeps up this scoring average, and it is the real potential he has, next year he will be at Manchester City" (5).
Sunderland come to the Etihad on Sunday
Your next one is Sunderland at home, Sunday at 15:00 CEST. City sit second on 12 points from four, goal difference +6, and have won all five of their last five (W W W W W).
Fan reactions
City fans are still chewing on the derby. One thread jokes that VAR decided Bruno Fernandes did nothing to Phil Foden, which tells you how the offside call landed with the support. The other big conversation is a new American fan asking how to learn the club's history, and getting a full welcome in the replies.
