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Channel 4 and ITV1 both reported on the Manchester Derby at Old Trafford, in which Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0. Phil Foden was sent off for kicking Bruno Fernandes. Erling Haaland scored the winning goal, which was initially ruled offside and then allowed after a VAR review. Both channels noted that Enzo Maresca, City's new manager, oversaw the victory. Channel 4 specified that Maresca succeeded Pep Guardiola, who stepped down the previous season. ITV1 added that City had won all four of their league games so far. Both channels also covered the same Premier League match where Brighton beat Coventry 5-0, leaving Coventry without a point and without a goal this season.
Key Claims by Channel
| Claim | BBC One | Channel 4 | ITV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City won the match 1-0. | |||
| Phil Foden was shown a red card for kicking Bruno Fernandes. | · | ||
| Erling Haaland's goal was initially ruled offside but awarded after a VAR check. | · | ||
| Enzo Maresca took charge of his first Manchester derby, having replaced Pep Guardiola as manager. | · | · | |
| Manchester City have won all four of their Premier League matches this season. | · | ||
| Manchester City had the chance to go top of the table after winning their first three matches. | · | · | |
| Manchester City had never lost in their previous five Premier League matches when playing with 10 men. | · | · | |
| Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma made a world-class save during the match. | · | · | |
| Brighton beat Coventry City 5-0, leaving Coventry without a point or a goal this season. | · | ||
| Lewis Dunk scored Brighton's fourth goal with a long-range strike. | · | · |
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… for offside. Sometimes you've just got to roll with it. But then came the controversy. VAR said the goal was good. Haaland was onside, although …
- contested
… VAR said the goal was good. Haaland was onside, although United were adamant that the diving Enzo Fernández was not. Joy for the man with the master plan and the …
- contested
… end, City's Erling Haaland appeared to find the target. Haaland. At first, his goal was ruled offside, but after a lengthy VAR check, the Norwegian could finally celebrate. It proved to be enough for City to claim victory. …
- charged
… men and a controversial winning goal. Chris Scudder was watching. Controversial explosive, this neighbourhood dust-up had it all from the moment Phil Foden lashed out at Bruno Fernandes. …
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… was watching. Controversial explosive, this neighbourhood dust-up had it all from the moment Phil Foden lashed out at Bruno Fernandes. Foden was off. Only the second City player ever to …
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