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Dyche fumes at Man Utd goal, calls for VAR change
Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has called for the video assistant referee to be able to intervene when a corner is incorrectly awarded, as he expressed his frustration at Manchester United‘s controversial opening goal in a 2-2 draw with his side on Saturday.
Forest fell behind at the City Ground on Saturday when Casemiro scored from a corner awarded despite Nicolò Savona appearing to keep the ball in play.
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It is the second week running that Dyche was unhappy with some costly officiating, leading him to call for a change to the way VAR is used. Forest conceded the opener from a wrongly awarded corner in last week’s 2-0 loss at Bournemouth.
“Two weeks on the trot, which is bizarre in itself,” Dyche said in a news conference. “Similar but different, obviously.
“The last one was a clear mistake [at Bournemouth], which I was booked for. How on earth I get booked for an actual mistake, proven, is bizarre.
“Then today I just can’t understand it. You’re an assistant referee, you’re 70-odd yards away, you’ve got a goal and a net in the way, but apparently you can see.
“I’ve got a better view and I’m not in the right position, so that’s got to be wrong in the current climate.”
Under current laws, VAR cannot intervene if a corner is awarded instead of a goal-kick, regardless of whether it then leads to a goal.
“The thing that annoys me the most, and I’m a big fan of VAR, is that someone’s got to have to overrule these decisions, just really quickly,” Dyche added. “That’ll be five seconds.
“You just go ‘that’s in play’ but they whack it in and score a goal two weeks on the trot.
“Now, of course you can say ‘well, you’ve got to deal with the corner’ but the point is it shouldn’t even be that, so that’s really difficult.”
Forest responded well to Casemiro’s goal and stunned the visitors after the break when Morgan Gibbs-White and Savona struck within five minutes of the restart to put new Forest coach Dyche in sight of a first league win since taking charge.
However, Amad Diallo scored a fine left-footed volley from the edge of the area to salvage a point for United.
Information from PA and The Associated Press was used in this report.
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The men’s portion of the New York City Marathon came down to the wire on Sunday.
Kenya’s Benson Kipruto crossed the finish line a split second in front of Alexander Mutiso in a photo finish.
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Benson Kipruto and Alexander Mutiso cross the finish line to win first and second place in the men’s elite division of the New York City Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
The two runners separated themselves from the pack heading into the 24th mile of the event. Mutiso, who is also from Kenya, turned on the jets in the last 50 meters of the race but fell just short of Kipruto.
Kipruto finished with a time of 2:08.09 to win the race. It was the first time he won the New York City Marathon in his career.
The Olympic bronze medalist in the 2024 Paris Games took home first place in the 2024 Tokyo, 2022 Chicago and 2021 Boston Marathons during his career. His time at the New York City Marathon this year fell about six seconds short of his personal best time of 2:02.16.
Benson Kipruto and Alexander Mutiso, both from Kenya, make their way through Central Park during the New York City Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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Elsewhere, Hellen Obiri set a course record on the women’s side in the event. She finished with a time of 2:19.51, winning the race for the second time. She pulled away from Sharon Lokedi in the final mile to capture the top prize.
Obiri topped Margaret Okayo’s record, which was a time of 2:22.31 set in 2003.
The 26.2-mile course took runners through all five boroughs of New York, starting in Staten Island and ending in Manhattan’s Central Park. It’s the 49th year the race has toured through the five boroughs.
Hellen Obiri celebrates winning first place in the women’s elite division of the New York City Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
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The first iteration of the New York City Marathon had 55 finishers, while the 2024 race had 55,642 competitors cross the finish line.
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Real Madrid‘s Endrick is a loan target for Premier League rivals Manchester United and Aston Villa, while Barcelona need Marcus Rashford to lower his wage demands to make his stay at Camp Nou permanent. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
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– Manchester United are facing competition from Aston Villa in the race for Real Madrid striker Endrick, according to the Daily Star. Villa have reportedly expressed their interest in a potential January move for the 19-year-old, who is set to look for a switch away from the Bernabéu after failing to establish himself as a regular under manager Xabi Alonso. The Brazil international got his first minutes of playing time this season as a 79th-minute substitute in Saturday’s 4-0 win over Valencia (stream a replay on ESPN+ in the U.S.). Endrick is on the radar of several clubs in Europe, with sources telling ESPN that Ligue 1 side Lyon are leading the chase, but United would be willing to explore a six-month loan deal for him when the transfer window opens.
– Talks are ongoing between Barcelona and the representatives of on-loan Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford regarding his demands if they decide to sign him permanently, Diario Sport reports. The reigning LaLiga champions would need the 28-year-old to lower the £325,000-per-week salary he picks up at Old Trafford for a deal to become possible, and they would be willing to hand him a longer-term deal in exchange. Rashford has found bright form for Barça, having directly contributed to 10 goals in 13 matches across all competitions.
– A move for United States and Coventry City forward Haji Wright is being prepared by Leeds United, according to Football Insider. The Premier League side are reportedly monitoring the 27-year-old’s situation, as one of their potential options amid plans to strengthen their forward line. It is expected that the Sky Blues would be reluctant to part ways with Wright during the middle of the season, which could make a move more feasible in the summer rather than in January. Wright scored both goals for the U.S. team last month during its 2-1 international friendly win over Australia.
– Napoli are lining up an approach for Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, reports the Daily Mirror. It is believed that the Serie A champions want to sign the 20-year-old on an initial loan deal in January, with a clause that would provide them the opportunity to land him permanently in the summer. Both Kevin De Bruyne and Scott McTominay are said to have supported the idea of a move for Mainoo, and club president Aurelio De Laurentiis is willing to meet his £35,000-per-week salary in full. Mainoo remains interested in a switch away from Old Trafford in January amid hopes of playing regularly to enhance his chances of being selected in the England squad for the FIFA World Cup.
– Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay, according to Football Insider. Spurs are reported to be keen to strengthen their midfield in the next transfer window, and the 28-year-old has caught their attention following several impressive performances in Serie A. However, with Kevin De Bruyne currently injured, the Azzurri are expected to be unwilling to part ways with McTominay in January unless they receive a significant offer for his signature.
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– Manchester United are set to intensify their efforts to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson amid hopes of beating Chelsea and Manchester City to his signature. (CaughtOffside)
– AC Milan and Inter Milan are keeping close tabs on Udinese center-back Oumar Solet. (Nicolò Schira)
– Manchester United are considering a “no loans policy” in the next transfer window, which could impact whether striker Joshua Zirkzee is able to secure a short term move away from Old Trafford. (TEAMtalk)
– Inter Milan are prioritizing the signing of a midfielder in January, and they are “ready” to make an approach for Genoa’s Morten Frendrup. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Juventus are not interested in a move for Al-Duhail midfielder Marco Verratti despite reports. (Tuttosport)
– Several Premier League teams are monitoring the situation of Palmeiras forward Vitor Roque. (Diario Sport)
– Attacking midfielder Alexis Saelemaekers is closing in on reaching an agreement over a new contract with AC Milan. (Nicolò Schira)
– Coventry City are exploring a move for free agent striker Patrick Bamford, who recently left Leeds. (Football Insider)
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