Manchester is RED - Manchester United podcast

Huge VAR Controversy at Old Trafford & Derby Defeat | Manchester Derby Post-Match Reaction

September 15, 2026·44 min
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Manchester United suffer a frustrating 1-0 derby defeat to 10-man Manchester City at Old Trafford. Steven Railston and Tyrone Marshall break down the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winning goal, the admission of error regarding Enzo Fernández's interference, and Michael Carrick's questionable tactical decisions. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:09 – Welcome to the Manchester Red Podcast & Derby Recap 00:34 – The VAR Blunder: Analysing Erling Haaland's Goal & PGMOL Statement 01:35 – How Enzo Fernández Distracted Martinez & Interfered with Play 04:21 – Michael Carrick’s Sarcastic Press Reaction & Historic Offside Precedents 05:51 – Phil Foden’s Red Card & Bruno Fernandes Incident Breakdown 08:02 – Michael Carrick’s Selection Mistakes: Benjamin Šeško & Patrick Dorgu 09:20 – United’s Lack of Attacking Ideas Against 10-Man City 10:50 – Desperation Shots: Maguire's 25-Yard Effort Before Half-Time 12:46 – Tactical Analysis: The Flaws of the Strikerless Front Three 14:06 – Carrick’s Management Under Pressure vs Solskjaer’s Era 15:35 – Pre-Match Fan Protests: Ticket Touting Crackdown & Sir Jim Ratcliffe 18:12 – NordVPN Sponsorship & Marcus Rashford’s Form Discussion 23:19 – Fine Margins: Hitting the Post & Šeško’s Role Moving Forward 26:01 – Freestyle Attacking vs Structured Setup Problems 27:57 – Pressure Mounting on Michael Carrick Ahead of Upcoming Fixtures 31:40 – Reporter Scar Tissue & Media Reactions to United's Struggles 35:36 – Detailed Breakdown of the Ticket Touting Sanctions & Bans 38:52 – Fan Trust Issues with United Ownership & Final Wrap-Up 🌍 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/manchester It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! 🎧 Listen to the latest Man Utd Manchester is RED podcast: bit.ly/MUFCPod - Welcome to the Manchester is RED Podcast, the Manchester United podcast from the Manchester Evening News. The twice-weekly show features Senior Football writer Tyrone Marshall and is typically hosted by Manchester United reporter Steven Railston. 📲 | Download our app and subscribe for exclusive and ad-free content: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-pro-app-free-27232944 👩‍💻 | Manchester United news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc 🕊️ | X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/manutdmen 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManUtdMEN ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manutdmen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manutdmen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MUFCPod #manchesterunitedforever #manchesterunited #manunitednews #transfernews #manunited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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