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Focus on Manchester Derby VAR Mistake Is 'Poor', Says City Boss Maresca
Howard Webb said Erling Haaland’s goal should have been ruled out, while Maresca said City still await an apology for a similar United decision.
- Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca addressed the fallout from Sunday's 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Tuesday, emphasizing his team's resilience after playing much of the match with 10 men.
- Refereeing body Pro Ref acknowledged an "error of judgment" regarding Erling Haaland's 60th-minute winner, admitting the goal should have been disallowed due to Enzo Fernandez interfering with play from an offside position.
- Maresca recalled a similar January 2023 derby where a Bruno Fernandes goal for United was allowed despite Marcus Rashford being offside, noting City still awaits an apology for that past decision.
- Phil Foden will serve a three-match suspension for his 23rd-minute red card, missing games against Sunderland and Liverpool; Maresca praised the squad's "unbelievable performance" despite the dismissal.
- Maresca is preparing his players for Thursday's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Norwich City, stating, "Tomorrow night, it's another competition but the ambition is the same.
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The Independent (US)Enzo Maresca defends VAR after backlash over Erling Haaland’s Manchester derby winner
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