Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 16 Sept 2026
Maresca: City still waiting for apology over 2023 derby goal
Enzo Maresca claims Manchester City are still owed an apology for a controversial derby decision three years ago.
E. Maresca
coach
Who
Enzo Maresca
What
No apology from Howard Webb
When
2023
Where
Old Trafford
What happened. Enzo Maresca said Manchester City are still waiting for an apology from referees' chief Howard Webb over a controversial equaliser in the 2023 derby. He argued Manchester United cannot complain about Sunday's derby winner given that past decision.
- Bruno Fernandes equalised despite Marcus Rashford being offside in 2023.
- Maresca was Pep Guardiola's assistant at the time.
- City lost that match after Rashford scored the winner minutes later.
“The goal was not a regular goal, if you remember. And to be honest, no one apologised.”
— Enzo Maresca
Maresca's comments come after another controversial derby winner on Sunday, highlighting ongoing refereeing debates.
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