US EditionCarrick labels Martinez red card as 'worst decision' ever
VAR sent Lisandro Martinez off for violent conduct, and Manchester United fell despite Casemiro’s goal as Leeds held on for a second-half win.
- On Tuesday, Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez received a straight red card in the 59th minute for pulling the hair of Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin during their match at Old Trafford.
- United trailed to Noah Okafor's first-half double when the dismissal occurred; manager Michael Carrick disputed the opener, claiming Calvert-Lewin elbowed Leny Yoro in the head.
- Describing the decision as "absolutely shocking," Carrick defended Martinez, arguing the hair contact was incidental and labeling the refereeing "one of the worst" he has seen.
- Martinez now faces a potential three-match ban for violent conduct, and Michael Carrick confirmed the club will consider lodging an appeal to overturn the decision.
- Despite the loss, United remain third in the Premier League and travel to face sixth-placed Chelsea on Saturday in a crucial Champions League qualifying fixture.
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