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Pro Ref Chief Howard Webb confirmed that a VAR error allowed Erling Haaland’s winning goal to stand in the Manchester derby. The review focused on Haaland’s onside status but failed to assess Enzo Fernandez’s offside interference, leading to an acknowledged mistake.
Pro Ref chief Howard Webb admitted that VAR officials failed to assess Enzo Fernandez's offside position during Erling Haaland's 60th-minute winner for Manchester City against Manchester United. The goal, initially disallowed on the field, was awarded after a review confirmed Haaland was onside, but the video team overlooked Fernandez's interference. Webb expressed deep disappointment, and the officials involved have been suspended until after the international break.
Pro Ref admitted a significant error of judgment after VAR officials allowed Erling Haaland’s winning goal in the Manchester derby to stand, despite Enzo Fernandez’s clear offside involvement. The incident, which occurred after a 2.5-minute review, has led to the suspension of VAR officials Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus. While the Premier League initially touted high accuracy rates, this error, alongside a controversial penalty against Arsenal, has intensified debate over the effectiveness and consistency of VAR interventions.
Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus have not been appointed for this weekend's Premier League matches following a refereeing error in the Manchester derby. Pro Ref acknowledged that the video assistant referee failed to recommend an on-field review for a potential offside infringement by Enzo Fernandez, which allowed Erling Haaland's winning goal to stand. The officials will not return to duty until after the international break.
VAR officials Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus have been suspended from Premier League duties after failing to flag an offside infringement during Erling Haaland's winning goal for Manchester City against Manchester United. Pro Ref admitted an 'error of judgement' for not recommending an on-field review, leading to the officials being stood down until after the international break.