“It's Really Weird to Me How that's Interpreted” - Michael Carrick Left Perplexed by 'Staggering' VAR Decision in Manchester United Loss
Michael Carrick said the offside call was overturned despite concerns that Enzo Fernández affected defenders and the decision changed the derby outcome.
- On Sunday at Old Trafford, Manchester City defeated Manchester United after VAR official Matt Donohue overturned an offside call on Erling Haaland's 60th-minute goal.
- Referee Michael Oliver initially disallowed the finish, but VAR official Matt Donohue ruled that Enzo Fernandez was not interfering with play despite being in an offside position.
- Defender Lisandro Martinez called the ruling an injustice, arguing that Fernandez's offside position prevented him from marking Haaland as the striker finished the cross from Joako Gvardiol.
- During the 199th Manchester match, Phil Foden received a 22nd-minute red card for kicking Bruno Fernandes. Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca supported the decision but suggested the referee should have sent off Fernandes as well.
- With only four points this season, Carrick expressed confidence in his team's trajectory despite the loss. "We've got to accept that and take that," the manager said, noting the squad has made strides.
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