The teenage son of Oasis singer Noel Gallagher showed his middle finger to Manchester United supporters during the Manchester derby, after Erling Haaland put Manchester City ahead. The moment overshadowed the match itself in English media coverage.
The 15-year-old, Sonny Gallagher, was seen making the gesture toward United fans as he celebrated Haaland's opener. He was standing alongside his older brother, 18-year-old Donovan, and their father Noel, 59, when the goal went in.
Goal Followed Long VAR Check
Haaland's goal was not immediately confirmed. Referees reviewed the passage of play through the Video Assistant Referee system for several minutes before ruling that it should stand.
Once the goal was confirmed, Noel Gallagher looked up to the sky in apparent relief, while his younger son turned to rival supporters and made the gesture.
Noel Gallagher is best known as the guitarist and songwriter of the rock band Oasis. He has long been a vocal supporter of Manchester City, a connection the Gallagher family has maintained since before the club became one of the dominant forces in the Premier League.
Video Goes Viral in England
Footage of the celebration spread quickly across English media, with outlets sharing clips and photographs of Gallagher's son confronting the United fans.
Sky Sports posted a video of the moment on 13 September 2026, captioned "Noel Gallagher had himself a day at the Manchester derby!"
LiveScore also shared footage on 14 September 2026 of Gallagher celebrating with fellow City supporters after the derby win, writing that he was "just like every other fan after a win."
Gallagher Says He Is Proud
Noel Gallagher addressed the reaction directly, saying he was proud that his sons had confronted the United supporters. In a post shared afterward, he wrote that his heart was full of pride for his sons, who had got stuck into the United fans.
