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Carrick branded the dismissal as “one of the worst” refereeing decisions he had witnessed. He was incensed during his post-Leeds press conference and confirmed United would consider lodging an appeal. Speaking at Carrington on Friday, Carrick said of Martinez’s sending off: “We didn’t agree with it, it’s obvious how I felt after the game, and I still feel that way now. I don’t want to go into it now, it is what it is. We have to accept it and move on.”

When quizzed on whether Martinez would be available to face Chelsea, Carrick responded simply: “No.” Carrick declined to reveal whether an appeal had been submitted to the FA, though his answer suggested any potential appeal had proved unsuccessful.

Reflecting on Maguire’s situation, Carrick commented: “To be honest, there’s not much to react to. I’m disappointed, of course. We’ve had a few reasons to be disappointed over the last few weeks. We have to move on because the decision has been made.”

The FA issued an official statement which declared: “An independent Regulatory Commission has imposed a one-match suspension and £30,000 fine on Manchester United FC’s Harry Maguire.

“The defender was charged after being sent off in the 78th minute of their Premier League match against AFC Bournemouth on Friday 20 March.

“It was alleged that Harry Maguire acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the fourth official following his dismissal.

“The defender subsequently admitted the charge. The Regulatory Commission imposed his sanctions following a hearing.”