Lisandro Martinez hits out at 'unbelievable' VAR decisions after Manchester United derby defeat as defender slams Premier League officials

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez hit out at Premier League officiating and VAR after Erling Haaland scored a controversial winner in a 1-0 derby defeat to Manchester City. The Argentine centre-back argued that an offside Enzo Fernandez clearly affected play before Haaland slotted home, leaving the Red Devils languishing in 13th place.

Despite Phil Foden receiving a straight red card in the 23rd minute for a challenge on Bruno Fernandes, the visitors claimed all three points through a swift counter-attack on the hour mark. Haaland netted the decisive goal from Josko Gvardiol's low cross after VAR upheld the strike, even though Fernandez appeared to contest the ball from an offside position. Having failed to capitalise on their numerical advantage, the Red Devils were left to swallow a bitter home defeat.