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‘An error of judgement’: Pro Ref admits mistake in awarding Haaland’s derby winner

Sep 13, 2026 · 21:31 UTC · 3 sources

Officiating body announces it will review the incident Unhappy Carrick says error was ‘as obvious as it gets’ Pro Ref admitted Erling Haaland’s winner in Sunday’s Manchester derby should not have been awarded, after the video assistant referee ruled Enzo Fernández was not interfering with play in the buildup. The elite officiating body will review the decision and has contacted Manchester United. Haaland’s 60th minute strike for Manchester City at Old Trafford was initially ruled offside before the VAR’s intervention. Aggregated from Guardian Football, BBC Football, Sky Sports Football.

Sources

  1. Refereeing body admits judgement error over Haaland derby winner BBC Football
  2. Awarding Man City's winner at Man Utd an error, admits refereeing body Sky Sports Football
  3. ‘An error of judgement’: Pro Ref admits mistake in awarding Haaland’s derby winner Guardian Football

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