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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Richard Jolly

Michael Carrick concerned by decision to let Erling Haaland derby goal stand

  • Manchester United manager Michael Carrick labelled the VAR decision to allow Erling Haaland's winning goal in the Manchester derby as staggering and worrying for football.
  • Referee Michael Oliver initially disallowed the finish before VAR official Matt Donohue overturned the call, ruling that Enzo Fernandez was not interfering with play.
  • Defender Lisandro Martinez called the ruling unacceptable and an injustice, arguing that Fernandez's offside position prevented him from marking Haaland.
  • Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca insisted the goal was completely clear and correctly awarded by the officials.
  • Maresca also argued that Bruno Fernandes should have been sent off alongside Phil Foden, who received a 23rd-minute red card for kicking out at the United captain.

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Man Utd boss Michael Carrick blasts ‘staggering’ decision to allow Erling Haaland’s goal to stand

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