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Enzo Maresca has praised the incredible spirit and effort of his players after Manchester City secured a dramatic derby victory over Manchester United despite being reduced to 10 men. The manager also addressed the controversial red card incident and defended the decisive goal following a lengthy VAR review that sparked intense debate at Old Trafford.

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick has launched a scathing attack on the officiating standards in the Premier League following a controversial Manchester derby defeat. The Red Devils fell to a 1-0 loss at Old Trafford after Erling Haaland’s second-half strike was allowed to stand despite intense protests regarding a potential offside interference.

Roy Keane has pulled no punches in his assessment of the controversial incident that saw Phil Foden sent off during Sunday’s Manchester derby. The former Manchester United captain accused Bruno Fernandes of play-acting to ensure his England international opponent was given his marching orders at Old Trafford. Despite being reduced to 10 men, Manchester City held on to secure a 1-0 victory over their rivals, with Erling Haaland’s goal proving decisive.

Manchester City took the lead in a frantic Manchester derby through Erling Haaland, but the opener was shrouded in controversy following a long VAR delay. While the Norwegian celebrated another landmark goal, Manchester United fans were left questioning the intricacies of the offside rule at Old Trafford.