{
  "id": 8611274,
  "title": "Carrick has faith in VAR despite derby error",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/carrick-has-faith-in-var-despite-derby-error",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T04:30:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/carrick-has-faith-in-var-despite-derby-error/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick remains confident in the video assistant referee (VAR) system despite an error that cost his team the Manchester derby. The Manchester City midfielder, Enzo Fernandez, was offside during a play that led to Erling Haaland's match-winning goal for City. Referee's body Pro Ref issued an apology to United within three hours of the game's conclusion, but Carrick feels the gesture lacks significance. Referee chief Howard Webb has criticized the officiating standards, stating the officials were fixated on a potential offside against Haaland and missed Fernandez's position. Carrick acknowledged the one-off incident's substantial impact on the game, emphasizing that he still has faith in the VAR system. Additionally, Carrick backed young defender Leny Yoro, despite his underwhelming performance in a 3-2 Carabao Cup loss to Brighton, vowing to maintain faith in Yoro's potential despite the setback.",
  "summary": "Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says he still has faith in the video assistant referee, but added that the apology for the error that led to their defeat in the Manchester derby does not mean much. Referee’s body Pro Ref issued a formal apology to United within three hours of the end of Manchester […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Carrick trusts VAR system despite Manchester derby error.",
    "Referee Pro Ref apologized within three hours of match.",
    "Carrick backs young defender Leny Yoro despite poor performance."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Carrick's continued support for VAR despite a clear error costing his team suggests he prioritizes the system's overall potential over isolated mistakes that significantly impact match outcomes.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}