'One of the worst I've seen' - Carrick fumes at Martinez red card decision

Michael Carrick has launched a scathing attack on the officials who dismissed Lisandro Martínez during Manchester United’s 2-1 defeat to Leeds United, branding the red-card decision “one of the worst I’ve seen.”

The former United midfielder, speaking after the pulsating Elland Road encounter, did not hide his frustration at the pivotal moment that left the visitors down to ten men and ultimately contributed to their demise. Carrick’s withering assessment underlines the depth of feeling inside the United camp as they digest a damaging loss to their fierce Yorkshire rivals.

Martínez’s premature exit proved a turning point, shifting momentum decisively toward Leeds and leaving the Red Devils with too steep a mountain to climb. Carrick’s condemnation adds fuel to an already fiery post-match debate over refereeing standards and the broader impact of game-changing decisions.