📸 Man City's penalty in the derby is causing plenty of debate

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Padraig Whelan·29 October 2023

📸 Man City's penalty in the derby is causing plenty of debate

Manchester City took the lead against Manchester United thanks to an Erling Haaland penalty at Old Trafford.

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But the award of the spot-kick has proven controversial.

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It was given following a VAR check after Rasmus Højlund was found to be holding Rodri in the area as a free-kick was delivered.

Two minutes and 15 seconds passed between the incident taking place and referee Paul Tierney being asked to take a look at the pitchside screen.

He ultimately opted to award the penalty, incredibly City’s first at this venue for 31 years and their first ever spot-kick awarded at Old Trafford in the Premier League, which proved a debatable call given how often such incidents occur from set-pieces.

Was it the right call?

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