{
  "id": 7250613,
  "title": "EPL: Rio Ferdinand laments Man United’s defeat to 10-man Man City, apportions blames",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/epl-rio-ferdinand-laments-man-uniteds-defeat-to-10-man-man-city",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T05:05:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/14/epl-rio-ferdinand-laments-man-uniteds-defeat-to-10-man-man-city-apportions-blames/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand has criticized Premier League officials following his team's 2-1 defeat to Manchester City. The incident that led to the match's outcome occurred in the 23rd minute when Phil Foden was shown a red card for kicking out at United captain Bruno Fernandes. Despite Manchester United having a numerical advantage, they were unable to capitalize on the situation. Rio Ferdinand, speaking on X, stated that Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez correctly defended Enzo Fernandez, who was in an offside position. However, Ferdinand expressed surprise that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) did not deem Martinez's action as interference with play, which would have nullified Erling Haaland's goal. Ferdinand was also frustrated with Manchester United's performance, as they failed to generate sufficient chances even with City playing with 10 men. He emphasized the need for quick decision-making, stating that Martinez must defend the player closest to the goal, regardless of whether he believes the player is offside or not. Haaland's goal allowed Manchester City to secure all three points at Old Trafford, moving them joint top of the Premier League table with Arsenal.",
  "summary": "Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand has slammed Premier League officials following the goal scored by Erling Haaland in the Red Devils’ defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. The former England international contended that the decision was erroneous while also questioning the tactics employed by the Red Devils after they had a one-man advantage. Phil Foden was […] EPL: Rio Ferdinand laments Man…",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Gary Neville identifies where Carrick got it wrong against Man City",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/epl-gary-neville-identifies-where-carrick-got-it-wrong-against-man",
        "published": "2026-09-14T05:07:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Should Erling Haaland's goal for City against Man United have been ruled out?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/should-erling-haalands-goal-for-city-against-man-united-have-been",
        "published": "2026-09-14T06:09:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}