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“They got it wrong he should have been sent off the pitch” – Jamie Carragher slams VAR Over HUGE Blunder in Man City vs Wolves Thriller
Wolves Fall Short at Man City Despite Bright Start and Ait-Nouri Brilliance
Wolves faced Manchester City on Friday night in hopes of stretching their winning run to seven Premier League games, but fell just short, losing 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium.
The visitors started strongly, carving out several clear chances—most notably through Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Rayan Ait-Nouri. However, it was Kevin De Bruyne’s first-half strike that ultimately decided the contest.
While Wolves had promising spells throughout the match, a lack of clinical finishing proved costly. Fans expressed frustration over Marshall Munetsi’s performance, but overall, Wolves were competitive and could have secured a better result with sharper execution.
Carragher Believes Ait-Nouri Was Fortunate to Avoid Red
One of the game’s more controversial moments came in the second half when Ait-Nouri collided with Bernardo Silva. The Algerian wing-back lost balance while attempting to dribble and inadvertently landed on Silva’s ankle.
Though VAR reviewed the incident, referee Craig Pawson’s decision to keep play going stood. Jamie Carragher, speaking on Sky Sports, felt Ait-Nouri was lucky to stay on the pitch.
“He might be in trouble there,” Carragher said. “It looks bad in slow motion, but even at full speed, it’s not a great challenge. He stretches too far—he’s fortunate the referee didn’t see it as serious foul play.”
While similar challenges have led to red cards in the past, the referee appeared to consider the contact accidental and lacking force, allowing common sense to prevail.
Ait-Nouri Shines Despite Controversy
Controversy aside, Ait-Nouri was one of Wolves’ standout performers on the night. He struck the post in the first half and consistently troubled City’s defense with his speed and skill on the ball.
His stats underline his impact:
- 90 minutes played
- 0.22 expected goals
- 95% pass accuracy (21/22)
- 2 successful dribbles
- 4 ground duels won
- 2 interceptions
With speculation surrounding a possible summer move, the 23-year-old showcased his value with a well-rounded and dynamic display against top opposition.
