Oliver's Controversial Decisions in Derby Match: Foden Red Card and Haaland's Offside Goal Spark Debate

In the Premier League Derby match, referee Michael Oliver once again became the focal point of the game due to several controversial decisions that sparked heated debate among fans after the match ended.

In the first half, Oliver showed a straight red card to Phil Foden for a retaliatory challenge against Bruno Fernandes. The controversy surrounding this decision is that Bruno Fernandes made contact with Phil Foden before Foden's retaliatory challenge. Many Premier League pundits believe Bruno Fernandes should also have been punished, but Oliver did not show him a card.

【Maresca: The red card for Phil Foden is acceptable, but I think Bruno Fernandes should also have received a red card】

【Stam: Phil Foden's red card is indisputable, but Bruno Fernandes should also have received a yellow card】

【Keane: Bruno Fernandes is aggressive, and I don't think Phil Foden should have received a red card】

【Rooney: Phil Foden's action should not be a red card; it was just an emotional gesture】

【O'Hara: Bruno Fernandes kicked Phil Foden first; this is definitely not a red card】

【Roy Keane & Richards: Bruno Fernandes started it; Phil Foden should not have received a red card】

【Bruno Fernandes Fouls Foden, Neville: I'm Surprised Bruno Fernandes Didn't Receive Even a Yellow Card】

Another controversial moment in the match was Manchester City's goal. Before Erling Haaland scored, Enzo Fernández was in an offside position. However, Oliver determined that Enzo Fernández was not directly involved in play.

【Lisandro Martínez: We can only go home feeling robbed; if Enzo Fernández wasn't there, I would have absolutely closed down Erling Haaland】

【Carrick: It's shocking to rule that Enzo Fernández was not interfering with play; I really don't understand it】

【Premier League Official Statement: Manchester City's goal scored by Erling Haaland was not offside; Enzo Fernández was in an offside position but did not touch the ball】

【VAR Footage: Enzo Fernández clearly attempted to touch the ball from an offside position, directly affecting Lisandro Martínez】

During the injury time, Harry Maguire, Manchester United's defender, also protested to Oliver, believing that the five minutes of added time was too short.