Daniel and Dharnish review United’s 0-1 defeat at home to Man City. City were down to 10 men for most of the second half after Foden's red card. The goal itself should have been ruled out: Enzo Fernandez was offside and interfering with Martinez in the build-up. VAR waved it all through.
United had spells of real control, especially with the extra man, but rarely looked like scoring without Sesko on the pitch as an actual centre-forward.
The biggest frustration is Carrick's team selection: leaving Sesko out for tactical reasons left nobody occupying the box. Taking Tielemans off after the goal made things worse by removing United's only real tempo-setter.
There's a more uncomfortable argument too: that Maguire and Martinez's lack of pace makes Carrick's front-foot style impossible. One of Yoro or Heaven has to take over.
Finally, a look ahead to Brighton in the League Cup and Fulham before the international break.
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0:27 Intro: United 0-1 City
1:40 Team selection
5:46 Carrick's tactics: clogged middle, forced wide
24:01 VAR decision: goal that wasn't
40:51 Maguire, Martinez, Yoro and Heaven
47:07 Looking ahead: Brighton and Fulham
51:35 Wrap
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