Martinez blames offside Enzo for Haaland goal, calls Man City win injustice
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez said he did not mark Erling Haaland before the Norwegian's winning goal because he believed Manchester City's Enzo Fernandez was in an offside position. Speaking after the 1-0 loss to City on Sunday, September 13, 2026, Martinez called the VAR-allowed goal an "injustice" and criticised the standard of Premier League officiating, saying officials repeatedly make errors that leave teams feeling hard done by. He added that, had Fernandez not been present, he would have stayed with Haaland at the back post.
The defeat leaves United in 13th place with four points from four matches—one win, one draw, two losses—and level on goals scored and conceded (7-7). For Nigerian fans who follow the EPL, the incident highlights how controversial decisions can affect enjoyment of the league and raises questions about the consistency of refereeing at the top level.
Will you continue to defend your club despite frustrating officiating, or shift more attention to local Nigerian leagues where such VAR controversies are rarer?