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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has reignited the fire surrounding Manchester derby officiating by demanding an apology for a controversial goal scored by Man United captain Bruno Fernandes in 2023. His comments follow a public admission from Pro Ref chief Howard Webb that City were fortunate to see an Erling Haaland goal stand in their most recent victory at Old Trafford.

Gary Lineker has questioned Michael Carrick's reluctance to start Benjamin Sesko following Manchester United's frustrating derby defeat to Manchester City. Despite ending last season in fine form and finding the net in recent outings, the 23-year-old striker continues to warm the bench while Matheus Cunha struggles to impress in a false-nine role.

Pro Ref chief Howard Webb has admitted that Bruno Fernandes should have been booked just moments before Phil Foden was sent off in the Manchester derby. The chief refereeing officer explained the VAR process behind the controversial first-half incident.

Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has travelled to Manchester for a summit with the City manager Enzo Maresca to discuss the management of star striker Erling Haaland. The meeting, held at the City Football Academy, marks the first face-to-face encounter between the two tacticians as they look to navigate a congested fixture schedule for the prolific forward.