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VAR debate is a happy distraction for Michael Carrick who is to blame for ineffectual Man Utd

The Mirror Football · 13 September 2026 at 21:19

VAR debate is a happy distraction for Michael Carrick who is to blame for ineffectual Man Utd

Phil Foden's early red card threw Manchester United's game plan out of the window and Michael Carrick was unable to adapt, with Manchester City the better side despite being down to 10 men

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VAR debate is a happy distraction for Michael Carrick who is to blame for ineffectual Man Utd

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