In a rare turn of events during the Manchester classic between City and United, Erling Haaland missed a golden opportunity to score a goal with an empty net. The match saw Manchester United take the lead on the scoreboard with a goal from Marcus Rashford, who capitalized on Onana’s clearance saved by Bruno Fernandes. Rashford’s masterful strike beat Ederson to put United ahead.
Despite United’s early lead, Manchester City dominated possession and had their own chances. In the 44th minute, Doku delivered a cross to Foden, who headed it back to a wide-open Haaland. With the goal gaping in front of him and no goalkeeper in sight, the Norwegian striker shockingly sent his shot over the crossbar.
The missed opportunity by Haaland proved to be a crucial moment in the match, with both teams eventually settling for a draw. The rarity of such a miss by a player of Haaland’s caliber has left fans and analysts stunned, with many questioning what could have been if he had capitalized on the chance. Despite the disappointing result for both teams, the unforgettable moment will surely go down in Manchester derby history.