Michael Carrick says he continues to have faith in video assistant refereeing despite an error in the Manchester derby that he believes cost Manchester United during their home defeat by Manchester City.
The United head coach acknowledged the impact of the mistake but did not withdraw his support for VAR. His comments came after City secured victory at United’s home ground in a match where the disputed decision proved significant for the hosts.
Carrick’s position reflects a distinction between criticism of an individual error and opposition to the video review system itself. While he accepted that the mistake had harmed United’s chances in the derby, he remained confident in VAR’s broader role in football officiating.
The latest situation is that United have suffered a home loss to their local rivals, while Carrick continues to back the use of VAR despite the controversy surrounding the match.
