Overview
- Manchester United lost 1-0 at Old Trafford to Manchester City on Sunday when Erling Haaland's goal was allowed after VAR review and the referees' body Pro Ref later called the call an "error of judgment".
- Club staff and Carrick were reported to be furious about the officiating and have described Pro Ref's apology as insufficient, but the result stands and will not be overturned.
- Fabrizio Romano and multiple outlets report that INEOS and United's hierarchy remain willing to give Carrick more time, citing the constrained summer transfer window and the club's failure to sign a left-back.
- Pundits and analysts criticised Carrick's in-game management, arguing his delayed attacking substitutions cost United the chance to capitalise on City being down to ten men.
- Statistical analysis showed Manchester United produced almost no quality chances in the derby (an xGOT of 0.04), Kobbie Mainoo was a rare positive, and the next league fixtures will be decisive for Carrick's short-term standing.