Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca criticized the focus on VAR controversy despite his team's 1-0 win at Manchester United. Erling Haaland's hour-mark goal, awarded after a virtual assistant referee decision, secured victory despite City playing 70-75 minutes with 10 men following Phil Foden's red card. Maresca stated the performance was "unbelievable" and expressed pleasure with the display.

However, it emerged officials failed to identify an offside offence by Enzo Fernandez, who dived at the ball in a central position, interfering with opponents. The referees' body subsequently ruled the VAR decision incorrect. Maresca argued that discussing a single incident after such a resilient performance was "quite poor," emphasizing the team's effort over the fallout from the refereeing error.