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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Will Unwin

Maresca says Manchester City still waiting for apology after disputed 2023 derby goal

Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring, gesturing as Manchester City defenders raise their arms
Enzo Maresca added to the debate over Manchester City’s winner over United on Sunday by referencing Bruno Fernandes’s goal in 2023: ‘The goal was not a regular goal.’ Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

Enzo Maresca has said Manchester United cannot complain about the controversial derby winner on Sunday because Manchester City are still awaiting an apology from the referees’ chief, Howard Webb, for a match-defining decision in the same fixture three years ago.

City lost at Old Trafford in 2023 after Bruno Fernandes equalised despite an offside Marcus Rashford running close to the through ball from which his teammate scored. Maresca was Pep Guardiola’s assistant at the time and had to witness Rashford’s winner a few minutes later.

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