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 and left Haaland unmarked; officials conceded that while Fernandez did not touch the ball, an on-field review should have been recommended.
- Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expressed strong frustration, stating he was "confused" by the interpretation of the rules and noting 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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Pro Ref, association of professional arbitrators from England, came to clarify the bid that decided the United-City
According to the agency, the VAR did not recognize the possible impact of Fernández's position and, for that reason, it had to recommend to the arbitrator a review in the field.
Refereeing body Pro Ref has admitted an error after VAR awarded Manchester City their winning goal during Sunday's Manchester derby.
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…
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