Ex-Premier League Referee Casts Verdict On Man City vs Sunderland Handball

Former Premier League referee Graham Barber evaluated a contentious handball incident involving Elliot Anderson during Manchester City's 5-3 victory over Sunderland at the Etihad. Sunderland was not awarded a penalty when trailing 3-2 after Anderson contested possession with Enzo Le Fee. Officials and VAR deemed the contact accidental rather than deliberate.

Manchester City secured the win through goals from Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki, Enzo Fernandez, and a brace from Antoine Semenyo, overcoming Brian Brobbey's hat-trick for Sunderland. Barber noted that the penalty decision was subjective as Enzo Maresca's side maintained their perfect league record.