**Webb’s VAR Admission: Bruno Got Away With One in the Derby**

Right, let’s talk about the elephant in the room from that brilliant derby victory under Michael Carrick. Howard Webb, the refereeing chief, has come out and admitted what we all saw with our own eyes: our captain Bruno Fernandes absolutely should have been booked for that little kick on Foden, but VAR’s hands were tied.

Look, I’m not complaining about the result. We battered City and deserved every bit of that win. But Webb’s confession is fascinating because it highlights just how broken the VAR system remains. Bruno’s kick was petulant, no two ways about it. Foden reacted, got sent off, and rightly so according to Webb. But here’s the thing: VAR couldn’t step in to retrospectively book Bruno because that’s not within their remit.

It’s a weird one for us Reds. On one hand, we’ll take any advantage against City all day long. On the other, you want consistency. If Foden goes, and Webb admits the initial incident warranted a yellow, then our skipper got lucky. Plain and simple.

Bruno’s been absolutely sensational for us, especially in that incredible run that secured Champions League football last season. The Portuguese magician is the heartbeat of everything Carrick’s building. But even the most devoted among us can admit he sails close to the wind sometimes with his reactions and theatrics.

The bigger picture? This refereeing inconsistency affects everyone. Today it benefits us, tomorrow it costs us points. Webb’s transparency is appreciated, but what we really need is a system that gets these decisions right in real time.

Still, three points against City, Champions League nights back at Old Trafford, and Carrick moulding this squad into genuine contenders. We’ll sleep just fine tonight, won’t we?

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