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Manchester derby defined by VAR drama; Real Madrid booed; Chelsea bullied by Hull
Sunday's Manchester derby was fascinating and not just because of the referee/VAR errors. Also: Real Madrid get booed again, and Chelsea should be worried after being bullied by Hull City, as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.
Manchester derby reaction: Live updates, latest news after Erling Haaland goal controversy
There are a host of big stories that have come out of the latest weekend of Premier League action, and you can follow Monday's reaction live with ESPN.
Manchester derby mess shows VAR's quest for perfection is doomed to fail
Erling Haaland's goal in the Manchester derby proved that perfection will always be out of reach for VAR, despite it being there to give us exactly that.
Maresca: Fernandes should have been sent off with Foden
Maresca: Fernandes should have been sent off with Foden
Carrick fumes over 'worrying' officiating standards after VAR mistake
Carrick fumes over 'worrying' officiating standards after VAR mistake
Premier League VAR review: How was Enzo Fernández not offside? Wrongly awarded goal costs Man United
VAR often causes controversy, but how are decisions made? Our resident ref, Andy Davies, explains all.
'Scrap VAR' - Peter Schmeichel calls for end of football 'annoyance' after Man United vs. Man City
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has called for VAR to be scrapped following Erling Haaland's controversial goal in the Manchester derby.
City win Manchester derby in controversial fashion
Despite going down to 10-men, Manchester City scored the match winner through Erling Haaland as the Citizens hold off Manchester United to take the 1-0 win.
Leboeuf on Foden's red card in Manchester derby: 'It's a joke!'
Leboeuf on Foden's red card in Manchester derby: 'It's a joke!'
Hislop claims 'refs failed to apply common sense' during Manchester derby
Hislop claims 'refs failed to apply common sense' during Manchester derby
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 4 | +7 | 12 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 4 | +6 | 12 |
| 3 | Hull City | 4 | +3 | 8 |
| 4 | Brighton & Hove A.. | 4 | +8 | 7 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 4 | +1 | 7 |
| 6 | Brentford | 4 | +3 | 6 |
| 7 | Liverpool | 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 8 | Everton | 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 9 | Ipswich Town | 4 | -3 | 6 |
| 10 | Newcastle United | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 11 | Leeds United | 3 | +1 | 5 |
| 12 | Nottingham Forest | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 | Manchester United | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 4 | -2 | 4 |
| 15 | AFC Bournemouth | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace | 4 | -5 | 3 |
| 17 | Tottenham Hotspur | 4 | -5 | 2 |
| 18 | Fulham | 4 | -3 | 1 |
| 19 | Aston Villa | 4 | -6 | 1 |
| 20 | Coventry City | 4 | -10 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Erling Haaland | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 10 | Rayan Cherki | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 6 | Marc Guéhi | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Antoine Semeny.. | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 10 | Rayan Cherki | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 47 | Phil Foden | 2 | 4 | 0 |