Jamie Carragher delivers verdict on Wolves star Raya Ait-Nouri’s foul on Bernado Silva in Man City’s lucky win over Wolves tonight
Jamie Carragher delivers verdict on Rayan Ait-Nouri foul on Bernardo Silva in Manchester City win over Wolves
Manchester City were in Premier League action on Friday night as they took on Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium.
A controversial moment took place in the 72nd minute when Wolves full-back Rayan Ait-Nouri fouled Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva
Ait-Nouri planted his foot right into Silva’s shin, sending the City man to the floor – but somehow, he was not punished for his foul.
No card was shown to Ait-Nouri, and VAR had a look at the foul but didn’t deem it worthy of a red card – and as VAR doesn’t do yellows, the player got away with it.
Jamie Carragher, reporting for Sky Sports at the Etihad Stadium, delivered his verdict on the foul.
Jamie Carragher admits Rayan Ait-Nouri is a ‘very lucky boy’
Carragher admitted that, while he doesn’t like seeing players sent off, Ait-Nouri was very lucky not to be shown a red card there.
However, he suggested that maybe the Wolves man was “trying to protect himself” from Silva.
“I don’t like seeing players sent off, but he’s a very lucky boy there,” Carragher said on Sky Sports.
“He’s trying to do the skill and once his foot’s rolled, it has to go somewhere.
“I’m not saying he’s deliberately trying to do it to his shin, but maybe he sees him coming and he’s trying to protect himself.”
Meanwhile, Sky Sports journalist Adam Bate said: “That did not look good on the replays. View the still and Ait-Nouri has a problem.
“It is a slightly odd one in that he actually seemed to be attempting a stepover while in possession rather than a tackle.”
Rayan Ait-Nouri should have been sent off – opinion
It was a shocking challenge from Ait-Nouri that risked injuring Silva – he deserved a red card, and it’s outrageous that he wasn’t even booked for it
Luckily, Silva didn’t seem overly affected by it, and Ait-Nouri ended up on the losing side anyway.
Kevin De Bruyne, effectively on his farewell tour, yielded another crucial goal for City that keeps them in contention for a top-five finish.
City are next in action on Saturday 10 May when they head to already-relegated Southampton.
They then contest the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 17 May, with Crystal Palace standing in their way.
City then wrap up the season with the home meeting with Bournemouth on 20 May and the trip to Fulham on 25 May.