Lisandro Martínez criticizes VAR decision in Manchester City derby victory

Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford on September 13 in an English Premier League derby. Erling Haaland scored the game's lone goal on the hour mark after a VAR review overturned an initial offside ruling. The match officials determined that while Enzo Fernandez was in an offside position, he did not interfere with play during the sequence. Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez publicly condemned the decision as unacceptable, questioning the consistency and clarity of current league rules. Manchester City played with ten men for much of the contest after Phil Foden received a red card for an incident involving Bruno Fernandes in the 23rd minute. The result secures three points for Enzo Maresca’s side following the conclusion of the match.

• 7:35 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘As obvious as it gets’: Carrick fumes at VAR call on Haaland’s derby winner
• 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — 'Unacceptable' – Utd's Martínez hits out at VAR call on Haaland goal