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2026-09-16 · Aljazeera

Maresca defends VAR while lamenting row dominating win at Manchester United

Manchester City manager ‌Enzo Maresca said the debate surrounding the VAR decision that awarded ⁠Erling Haaland’s winning ⁠goal against Manchester United should not overshadow his side’s 10-man performance in the 1-0 derby victory . Haaland’s second-half strike on Sunday ⁠was initially ruled out for offside, but was awarded following a VAR review that judged the Norwegian to be onside. Refereeing body Pro ⁠Ref later acknowledged that VAR had been wrong to allow the decisive goal . City were reduced to 10 men in the 23rd minute when Phil Foden was sent off for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes but held on to ‌secure the win. “To talk about one moment after that game when we played for 70, 75 minutes with 10 players is quite poor.

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