Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs believes young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has all the necessary attributes to reach the incredible level of Paul Scholes. Giggs praised Mainoo following his impressive performance in the Manchester derby, highlighting the youngster's unique acceleration, physical strength, and constant desire to do the right things on the pitch.
The fallout from a controversial Manchester derby continues as Pro Ref officials have confirmed that the VAR team responsible for awarding Erling Haaland’s winning goal has been stood down. Manchester City secured all three points at Old Trafford, but the decision-making process behind the game's only goal has led to significant disciplinary action.
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?!”
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