Premier League Refereeing Body Admits "Error of Judgement" on Haaland Goal vs Man United
Pro Ref said VAR should have recommended an on-field review after Erling Haaland’s winner stood, and it has contacted Manchester United about the mistake.
- The Premier League refereeing body, Pro Ref, acknowledged an "error of judgement" on Sunday regarding Erling Haaland's winning goal for Manchester City against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
- Manchester City secured a 1-0 victory in the Manchester Derby despite playing much of the game with ten men after Phil Foden was sent off in the 23rd minute for kicking Bruno Fernandes.
- VAR failed to recognize the impact of Enzo Fernandez's offside position, which distracted Lisandro Martinez; officials conceded that while Fernandez did not touch the ball, VAR should have recommended an on-field review.
- Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expressed frustration after the match, stating he was "confused" by the interpretation and that the decision had a "major impact on the game."
- City manager Enzo Maresca told Sky Sports it was "completely clear" the goal was not offside, as City sit second in the league, trailing Arsenal only on goal difference.
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The Association of Professional Arbitrators (Pro Ref) admitted this Sunday that the decision to validate the goal of Erling Haaland's victory in Manchester City's 1–0 win over Manchester United was a "judgment error." Palm trees away attacker from the sub-20 accused of domestic violence Son of legend Maldini: Cagliari's attacker beats Porsche, goes to hospital and test positive for alcohol With City reduced to 10 players after Phil Foden's expul…
Pro Ref confirms VAR error in Haaland goal decision in Manchester derby
Refereeing body Pro Ref has admitted that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) made an error in allowing Erling Haaland's decisive goal for Manchester City against Manchester United. The VAR failed to account for the offside position and potential impact of Enzo Fernandez, leading to a controversial decision that angered Manchester United's manager.
Refereeing body Pro Ref has confirmed that there was an "error of judgement" during the VAR process which saw Erling Haaland's goal stand in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Manchester United. Haaland's goal in the 60th minute was initially ruled out for offside, but VAR overturned the decision and confirmed that the City forward was in a legal position. However, Pro Ref has now admitted that VAR should have recommended a review of the monitor to …
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