Manchester City avoided conceding a penalty during the thrilling 5-3 victory over Sunderland in the Premier League

Manchester City have been reassured that referee Robert Jones and VAR Michael Salisbury were right not to award Sunderland a penalty during their 5-3 victory on Sunday. The Black Cats were left frustrated in the second half when the ball hit Elliot Anderson’s hand in the penalty area as the midfielder tussled for possession with Enzo Le Fee.

In his post-match press conference, Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris was adamant that a penalty should have been awarded. “It was hard to see that as not a handball. It is what it is and we have to accept the decision. It’s hard to comment,” the manager said.

Reviewing the incident on the latest episode of Ref Watch, former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher insisted the officials got the decision correct. “I didn’t think it was a penalty when I saw it yesterday, and I don’t think it is a penalty now,” Gallagher said.

“I think there’s a lot of interesting things in it. If you look, first of all, when it comes in, the first offence there, the handball, is by the Sunderland player. As it runs on, it strikes Elliot Anderson on the left arm. Watch this. Comes off the Sunderland player, onto the left arm, ricochets onto his right arm. He turns, it hits his hand. His right arm is the one that slaps it away.

“That’s what people haven’t seen. This will show you there. Contact here is on his left arm. Goes up onto his right hand. He’s turning his body.

“He’s got no chance of moving. His arms are already there. He hasn’t moved his arm. It’s turning into the ball. It strikes him, there’s no doubt about that. But I still think, if that’s given as a penalty, it will be overturned, because they will say, It’s just not a deliberate handball. It’s just a consequence.”

Gallagher was then asked if the penalty had been awarded on field, if it would have been allowed to stand or overturned as an error by Jones. “Well, it wasn’t an error because the referee didn’t give it,” Gallagher added.

“I think the VAR would clearly say, no, it’s not, because it’s come off the Sunderland man onto his left arm there. It’s cannoned onto his right hand as he’s turning. It’s not going to be given as a penalty.”

Nigerian-American driver Ugo Ugochukwu has reflected on winning the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship, saying the title was his main target from the start of the season.

Speaking in an interview with FIA Formula 3 after securing the championship in Madrid, Ugochukwu said he was pleased to achieve the goal he had set for himself.

“I’m feeling really good, for sure. This was the main goal at the start of the year, to get the championship,” he said.

Ugochukwu finished second in the season-ending race, which was enough to secure the title ahead of Freddie Slater. Tuukka Taponen won the race, while Ugochukwu’s consistent results across the season helped him finish 14 points clear in the championship.

Speaking on the pressure of the final weekend, he said: “Today I knew what I had to do to win the championship. So, it was in my hands to keep it clean, keep the cars behind at bay, and just bring it home to the line.”

The 19-year-old described his title battle with Slater as a strong contest throughout the year.

“For sure this is a great step for my career, really important, and it’s a good step for what’s to come,” he added.

The Formula 3 title is Ugochukwu’s second championship of 2026, following his Formula Regional Oceania title earlier in the year. He said Formula 2 is the next logical step towards his dream of reaching Formula 1, but for now, he is enjoying the achievement.

Kick a Lucky Block is a simulator with the straightforward loop of increasing kick power, collecting brainrots, and earning income for upgrades. With the latest update, the developers have introduced the Fuse Machine, a structure that lets players fuse three brainrots to get a better one. Any player can access the machine and deposit brainrots of diverse rarities. Moreover, they can collect Candy from all over the map to feed the Candy Man NPC and earn unique rewards.

Here’s all you need to know about the new update in Kick a Lucky Block.

Patch notes for the Kick a Lucky Block Fuse Machine update

Following the Trading Plaza update, the latest one has provided a couple of more ways to obtain brainrots. You can use the fusion mechanic or feed the Candy Man NPC to get buffs, items, as well as an exclusive brainrot that is always 175% better than your best unit.

Here is the changelog for the Candy and Fuse Machine update, sourced from the Kick a Lucky Block Discord server.

Candy and Fuse Machine update

• Fuse 3 brainrots to make a new one.
• The better the brainrots you fuse, the better the reward.
• While the Candy Event is running, there’s a 1 in 1,000,000 secret waiting to be found in the lucky block you kick.
• The Candy Man is hungry!
• Find Candy around the map, feed it to the Candy Man, and work together to summon him for unique rewards and buffs.

New Fuse Machine

• Place 3 brainrots into the Fuse Machine.
• Fuse them to create a new brainrot.
• The better the brainrots you fuse, the better your possible rewards.
• Fusing takes 30 minutes each.
• Your brainrots are making the ultimate sacrifice.

Candy Man Miki is hungry!

• While the event is active, there’s a 0.5% chance of getting the new Candy Mutation.
• Find and collect Candy around the map.
• Bring your Candy over and feed it to Candy Man Miki.
• Keep feeding him to work towards spawning him.
• Once he spawns, you have a chance of earning unique rewards and buffs, including the Candy Mutation.

Secret 400% Chocolate Gangster

• While the Candy Event is running, every kick has a 1 in 1,000,000 chance of getting Chocolate Gangster.
• Chocolate Gangster: 400% better than your best brainrot.
• Only obtainable while the event is active.
• 1 in 1,000,000 chance.

How to use the Fuse Machine in Kick a Lucky Block

Follow these steps to use the Fuse Machine inside the safe zone:

• Press the E key to interact with the Fuse Machine.
• Click on the “+” button on the Fuse Machine menu.
• Select the brainrot that needs to be fused.
• Repeat the process until all three boxes have a brainrot.
• Hit the Fuse button.
• Note the possible brainrots that can be obtained from the fusion.
• If satisfied, confirm the fusion and receive a brainrot after the fusion is complete.

Any mutations of the submitted brainrots have a chance to carry over to the fused brainrot. So, prioritize depositing mutated brainrots inside the machine.

Also check: Kick a Lucky Block mutations guide

FAQs on Kick a Lucky Block

When was the Candy and Fuse Machine update released?

This update rolled out on September 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST.

How do I get Chocolate Gangster?

You have a 1 in 1,000,000 chance of obtaining Chocolate Gangster from a lucky block while the Candy Event is active.

How much time does it take to fuse brainrots?

Every fusion in the Fuse Machine requires 30 minutes.