Referee body admits 'error' for Haaland goal in Manchester derby
Author: efosataiwo@vanguardngr.comPublished on: September 13, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Sports

The Professional Game Referees admitted on Sunday that the decision to allow Erling Haaland's winning goal in the match between Manchester City and Manchester United was an 'error of judgment'. The goal, initially disallowed for offside, was validated after VAR intervention, despite Enzo Fernandez being in an offside position. After the match, United manager Michael Carrick expressed concerns about the officials' decision.
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