Michael Carrick disputes controversial Manchester City goal in derby loss

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expressed frustration regarding a VAR decision during Sunday’s Premier League match at Old Trafford. Manchester City secured a 1-0 win after Erling Haaland scored on the hour mark following a cross from Josko Gvardiol. The goal remained on the scoreboard despite concerns that Enzo Fernandez was in an offside position while attempting to reach the ball. Officials determined that Fernandez did not interfere with play or affect the reaction of defender Lisandro Martinez. Carrick criticized the officiating, questioning both the interpretation of the offside rule and the accuracy of the lines drawn by the VAR team during the review. While the manager acknowledged his team had opportunities to score, he maintained that the decision significantly influenced the outcome of the Manchester derby.

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