Bruno Fernandes and Phil Foden involved in derby controversy
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:17 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca commented on the altercation between Bruno Fernandes and Phil Foden during the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on September 13. The match ended in a 1-0 defeat for Manchester United after Foden was sent off for kicking out at Fernandes. Despite United controlling possession and hitting the post twice, Erling Haaland scored in the 60th minute following a VAR review that overturned an offside call. Michael Carrick criticized the officiating, stating the VAR error confirmed United's grievances. United aims to rebound against Brighton on September 16 in the Carabao Cup.
- •Manchester City won 1-0 against Manchester United.
- •Phil Foden was sent off in the first half.
- •Erling Haaland's goal was confirmed by VAR.
- •United hit the post twice before the goal.
- •United plays Brighton in the Carabao Cup on September 16.
- 11:17 AMYahoo Sports — Enzo Maresca laments focus on Erling Haaland’s controversial Manchester derby goal as ‘quite poor’
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Maresca criticises focus on controversial winner
- 11:07 AMBBC Sport — Maresca criticises focus on controversial Manchester derby winner
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Enzo Maresca makes bold claim about Man United star after derby controversy
"2 Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca dropped his verdict on Bruno Fernandes’ altercation with Phil Foden during the derby at Old Trafford on Sunday.Maresca also weighed in on Erling Haaland’s wi...
"Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is "quite poor" that the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winner has overshadowed his side's win at Manchester United.
"Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is "quite poor" that the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winner has overshadowed his side's win at Manchester United.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 11:17 AMEnzo Maresca laments focus on Erling Haaland’s controversial Manchester derby goal as ‘quite poor’
The Manchester City boss praised his side’s performance as ‘unbelievable’ after playing much of the game with 10 men
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 11:15 AMMaresca criticises focus on controversial winner
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is "quite poor" that the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winner has overshadowed his side's win at Manchester United.
- BBC SportSep 16, 2026, 11:07 AMMaresca criticises focus on controversial Manchester derby winner
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is "quite poor" that the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winner has overshadowed his side's win at Manchester United.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 8:05 AMEnzo Maresca makes bold claim about Man United star after derby controversy
2 Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca dropped his verdict on Bruno Fernandes’ altercation with Phil Foden during the derby at Old Trafford on Sunday.Maresca also weighed in on Erling Haaland’s wi...
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