Gabriel Agbonlahor has launched a scathing attack on Bruno Fernandes, labelling the Manchester United captain a "cheat" following his controversial involvement in the derby against Manchester City. The former Aston Villa striker believes United’s eventual defeat was nothing more than footballing 'karma' after the Portuguese international helped engineer a red card for Phil Foden.
Bruno Fernandes has become a pantomime villain in Premier League circles, but Michael Owen has told GOAL why some of the Manchester United captain’s “histrionics” may be putting new and old supporters off. The Portuguese playmaker has generated more lively debate following a controversial derby date with ‘noisy neighbours’ City at Old Trafford.
Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has launched a scathing attack on the use of VAR in the Premier League, demanding the technology be scrapped entirely. The former goalkeeper's outburst follows a controversial Manchester derby where Manchester City secured a 1-0 win thanks to an Erling Haaland goal that officials later admitted should not have stood.
Michael Owen was left stunned by the huge VAR error which determined the outcome of a controversial Manchester derby clash between arch-rivals United and City, with the visitors to Old Trafford benefitting from a bizarre decision. Erling Haaland turned the ball home, but Enzo Fernandez flung himself at it from an offside position, with Owen saying to GOAL: “What is more obvious than a diving header?!”
Enzo Maresca outfoxed Michael Carrick at Old Trafford on Sunday despite seeing his team reduced to 10 men, and brought a familiar feeling back to the city
Erling Haaland etched his name into Manchester derby history as 10-man Manchester City maintained their flawless start to the latest Premier League season. An incredibly controversial VAR decision helped secure all three points for Enzo Maresca's side at Manchester United's Old Trafford, overcoming the massive hurdle of Phil Foden's early red card.
Manchester City may have secured the local bragging rights with a gritty 1-0 victory over Manchester United, but the fallout from a heated derby at the Etihad is only just beginning. Former City defender Micah Richards led the criticism against the officiating, branding the afternoon a "bad day for referees" following a string of high-profile VAR interventions.
In the derby between Manchester United and Manchester City, Erling Haaland scores a controversial goal, which is nevertheless allowed. Shortly afterwards, the referees’ association backtrack and admit mistakes.
Manchester United midfielder Youri Tielemans admitted the dressing room was left reeling with frustration following a narrow 1-0 derby defeat to ten-man Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Belgian playmaker acknowledged the team fell short of expectations after failing to capitalise on their numerical advantage for over seventy minutes.
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez hit out at Premier League officiating and VAR after Erling Haaland scored a controversial winner in a 1-0 derby defeat to Manchester City. The Argentine centre-back argued that an offside Enzo Fernandez clearly affected play before Haaland slotted home, leaving the Red Devils languishing in 13th place.
Manchester City’s controversial winner in the Manchester derby has been officially labelled an error by the Professional Game Referees body. The decision to allow Erling Haaland’s strike has sparked a massive debate over the application of the offside rule and the role of VAR in high-stakes matches.
Phil Foden ensured he had the last laugh at Old Trafford despite receiving a straight red card during Manchester City’s gritty 1-0 victory over Manchester United. The England international was caught on camera poking fun at the home support as he departed the stadium following a high-stakes derby filled with refereeing drama.
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.
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