"I won't..." Michael Carrick Refuses To Blame Man Utd Players After City Loss
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick defended his players following a 1-0 loss to Manchester City. Carrick expressed frustration with VAR decisions and the interpretation of rules regarding interference in play.
Why it matters
The result puts pressure on Carrick as Manchester United struggles to find form early in the Premier League season.
Manchester United suffered their second defeat of the Premier League season against Manchester City at Old Trafford.
Erling Haaland netted the only goal of the game, though there was some controversy about the effort. After a lengthy VAR check, the Norwegian was given onside by Patrick Dorgu 's foot, but United fans remain confused as Enzo Fernandez appeared to interfere with Lisandro Martínez 's attempts to defend the cross.
Before the incident, Manchester United were the better side, with City down to 10 men after just 22 minutes when Phil Foden kicked out at Bruno Fernandes .
Michael Carrick's side failed to make the man advantage count, but the head coach is refusing to blame his players.
Speaking to journalists after the match, Carrick revealed he would not blame his squad, depsite their failure to break down a 10-man Manchester City defence.
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