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Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League 2026/27

Carrick slams VAR after City derby win

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.

'Daft!' - Keane SLAMS Fernandes over Foden red card

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.

Offside CHAOS! Why Haaland's goal stood after VAR check

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.

Rooney disagrees with Neville over Foden dismissal

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden received a straight red card during an explosive Manchester derby after kicking out at Bruno Fernandes. The controversial incident at Old Trafford has sparked a major debate, with former Manchester United team-mates Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville strongly disagreeing on whether the referee made the correct decision to send the England international off.

Moment of madness! Foden sees RED after kicking out at Fernandes

Manchester City star Phil Foden has been sent off in a dramatic Manchester derby after a moment of madness involving Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. The England international was shown a straight red card following a heated altercation that left Enzo Maresca’s side playing with ten men for the majority of the contest.

Carrick explains Shaw absence from Manchester derby

Michael Carrick confirmed before kick-off that key defender Luke Shaw misses today's highly anticipated Manchester derby due to a minor injury sustained last weekend. In his absence, Patrick Dorgu has stepped up to fill the left-back position for Manchester United against Manchester City, aiming to replicate his outstanding European performance from earlier this week.