Maresca: Man City Still Waiting for Apology on 2023 Derby Goal
Enzo Maresca claims Manchester City has not received an apology for a controversial 2023 decision. He links this to a recent disputed goal against Manchester United.
TL;DR Enzo Maresca stated that Manchester City is still waiting for an official apology regarding a disputed goal from a 2023 Manchester derby.
Key Points - Maresca references a 2023 goal by Bruno Fernandes where Marcus Rashford was offside. - The manager notes that no apology was received from referee Howard Webb. - Maresca suggests Manchester United cannot complain about recent controversial calls. - Manchester City will field a young squad in their upcoming Carabao Cup match against Norwich.
What We Know According to The Guardian, Maresca, who was Pep Guardiola’s assistant at the time, witnessed the 2023 incident. He described the goal as "not a regular goal" and emphasized that the referee chief has yet to apologize. He argued that such errors happen to both teams in football.
Why It Matters This comment highlights ongoing tensions regarding refereeing consistency in Manchester derbies. It serves as a preemptive defense against criticism of recent match outcomes involving Manchester City.
What Happens Next Manchester City will face Norwich City in the Carabao Cup, where they are expected to rotate their squad significantly. Whether an official statement from the refereeing body will follow Maresca’s comments remains speculation.
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