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Erling Haaland's goal in the Manchester derby remains one of the most controversial moments of the Premier League season. The VAR failed to spot that Enzo Fernandez was three yards offside before attempting to head the ball. The review lasted only a few seconds and ended with Manchester City beating Manchester United 1-0.
Javi
·7 min read
Wednesday marks exactly two years since the independent commission began examining the more than 100 charges brought against Manchester City by the Premier League. Leading sports barrister Nick De Marco has described the lack of a verdict as an “incredible delay.” The club has always strongly denied any wrongdoing.
varela·6 min read
Keith Andrews has called on officials to take control of matches again instead of hiding behind VAR, after an admitted error allowed Erling Haaland's derby winner to stand. The Brentford head coach described the decision as pretty alarming and believes refereeing has suffered from technology removing human judgement.
Matt·5 min read
Enzo Maresca has made a flawless start to life as Pep Guardiola's successor at Manchester City. Five straight wins in the Premier League and Champions League, including a 1-0 derby victory at Old Trafford, have lifted the club level with Arsenal at the top of the table.
Matt·5 min read
Matt Donohue will not officiate in the Premier League this weekend after the error that allowed Erling Haaland's goal at Old Trafford to stand. The VAR admitted a lapse in judgment by failing to flag Enzo Fernandez's possible offside interference. His assistant Blake Antrobus has also been left without a match appointment.
Natilla·5 min read
Phil Foden was sent off at Old Trafford for lashing out at Bruno Fernandes and now faces up to a month without playing when his three-match ban is combined with the international break. For a forward stuck in a 35-game scoring drought, the suspension arrives at the worst possible moment and threatens his place in Enzo Maresca's side.
Natilla·6 min read
The 199th Manchester derby was defined by Phil Foden's red card and a VAR-awarded Erling Haaland goal that left Manchester United frustrated. Brighton thrashed Coventry with a stunning Lewis Dunk strike, while Tottenham's scoring problems continued against Everton.
varela·7 min read
Pro Ref has admitted the VAR team failed to spot Enzo Fernández interfering from an offside position before Erling Haaland scored the winning goal at Old Trafford. The goal gave Manchester City a 1-0 derby victory despite playing most of the match with ten men. The refereeing body has already contacted Manchester United to acknowledge the mistake.
Natilla·5 min read
Pro Ref has acknowledged that Erling Haaland's winning goal in Sunday's Manchester derby should have been ruled out. The VAR judged that Enzo Fernández was not interfering with play, a call the officiating body now describes as an error of judgement. Michael Carrick called the decision obvious and hard to understand.
Matt·6 min read
Phil Foden received a straight red card in the 23rd minute of the Manchester derby for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes while on the ground. The City midfielder became only the second player from his club to be sent off in a Premier League Manchester derby, after Bernardo Corradi in December 2006. The incident, checked by VAR, divided pundits and supporters.
Javi·5 min read