‘F---ing Joke’—Man Utd’s History With VAR Who Wrongly Decided Derby Defeat The Premier League have reportedly taken action against an official with a murky history of United controversy. Sports Illustrated · Sep 15
Manchester United 'make Michael Carrick sack decision' after key transfer window failure Former midfielder’s start to his permanent managerial role has not gone as planned Evening Standard · Sep 15
Are Manchester United as poor as the early Premier League table suggests? Michael Carrick’s side are 13th in the table after four games but, City mitigation aside, several areas need attention The Guardian - UK · Sep 15
Manchester United XI vs Brighton: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Carabao Cup today Red Devils looking to get back to winning ways after derby defeat Evening Standard · Sep 15
Jamie Carragher reveals Manchester United substitution Michael Carrick got WRONG in Man City loss Jamie Carragher feels Benjamin Sesko should have come on earlier - but not for Youri Tielemans Evening Standard · Sep 14
Manchester United summer signing trains before Brighton clash after Michael Carrick update Positive news for Manchester United moving forward Evening Standard · Sep 14
The Premier League has a self-inflicted VAR problem. It’s embarrassing COMMENT: Erling Haaland’s wrongly-given Manchester derby winner has stoked the fire surrounding VAR’s abject failure to get the basics right, writes Will Castle The Independent UK · Sep 14
The real reason behind Man United’s bad start to the season Defeat in the Manchester derby left United languishing 13th in the Premier League, already eight points behind Arsenal and Man City, and Michael Carrick has a number of big issues to solve The Independent UK · Sep 14
Supercomputer Predicts Brutal Impact of Man Utd’s Derby Day Disappointment An error from the refereeing team saw the Red Devils fall 1–0 to Manchester City. Sports Illustrated · Sep 14
Michael Carrick faces sack race pressure after Manchester United lose derby A humbling start to the season has seen onlookers doubt Michael Carrick’s abilities Evening Standard · Sep 14
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action Controversy rules the Manchester derby, Coventry are dunked on and Tottenham still can’t score a goal The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
Manchester United injury update: Luke Shaw, Carlos Baleba, Amad Diallo latest news and return dates Man United hoping for fitness boost as they seek revenge on Brighton Evening Standard · Sep 14
Manchester United get Enzo Fernandez offside review as Erling Haaland goal settles derby Former Premier League chief weighs in on the big talking point from Manchester derby Evening Standard · Sep 13
Michael Carrick concerned by decision to let Erling Haaland derby goal stand IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 13
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13 ‘An error of judgment’: Pro Ref admits mistake in awarding Haaland’s derby winner Pro Ref has admitted Erling Haaland’s winner in Sunday’s Manchester derby should not have counted after the VAR ruled Enzo Fernández was not interfering with play in the buildup
The Independent UK · Sep 13 The hidden issue behind Manchester United’s poor start to the season While plenty has been made of United’s defensive woes so far, a lack of threat in the final third has also played its part in a disappointing start to the season
The Independent UK · Sep 13 Why Michael Carrick can’t just blame VAR for Man Utd’s dismal derby failure Man United 0-1 Man City: Erling Haaland’s controversial goal proved the difference but United can only blame themselves for failing to capitalise on their man advantage
Evening Standard · Sep 13 Michael Carrick interview: Manchester United boss addresses Enzo Fernandez controversy after derby loss United boss not happy with the officials
The Independent UK · Sep 13 Man Utd boss Michael Carrick blasts ‘staggering’ decision to allow Erling Haaland’s goal to stand Haaland’s finish was initially disallowed by referee Michael Oliver before a VAR review in which Matt Donohue overruled the on-field officials, despite Enzo Fernandez appearing to interfere in an offside position
Sports Illustrated · Sep 13 Man Utd vs. Man City Player Ratings: Haaland Redeems Foden’s Beckham Moment Michael Carrick will come to regret getting tactically outwitted by an understaffed Enzo Maresca.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13 Manchester City recover from Foden red card as Haaland wins derby at United Erling Haaland’s controversial goal won the Manchester derby 1-0 at Old Trafford after Phil Foden was sent off for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes
Evening Standard · Sep 13 Man Utd: Michael Carrick explains left-back decision as Luke Shaw misses out on squad for Manchester derby Patrick Dorgu will operate at left-back for a second time in Manchester United colours
Sports Illustrated · Sep 13 Why Luke Shaw Isn’t Playing for Man Utd vs. Man City—Premier League Man Utd are being made to pay for a transfer oversight which can’t have taken many by surprise.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 13 Man Utd vs. Man City: Confirmed Lineups for First Manchester Derby of 2026–27 Two Ballon d’Or nominees spearheaded each side in Sunday’s Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13 Manchester United 0-1 Manchester City: Premier League – as it happened Erling Haaland’s controversial goal set up a mighty victory for City, who played brilliantly after Phil Foden’s early red card