🛠️ Technical Area
Conte's Instagram denial reads like a man who knows the job's coming but needs to protect his current paycheck a little longer.  •  Kaio Jorge's knee injury excuse would land harder if he'd actually done anything before it happened.  •  Real Sociedad just reminded Norway that sometimes the gap between European leagues isn't a chasm, it's a canyon.  •  Wolves drawing at home to Portsmouth tells you everything you need to know about where they are right now—and it's not pretty.  •  Monaco needed that thrashing after Lorient, and Freiburg walked into the wrong fixture at the wrong time.
EPL

Ex-Premier League ref slams VAR for 'getting involved' in controversial Man City goal

By WAF News Desk 1 min read
Share:
Ex-Premier League ref slams VAR for 'getting involved' in controversial Man City goal

Manchester United were left furious on Sunday afternoon as they were downed by Erling Haaland’s goal despite Enzo Fernandez clearly being offside in the build-up

WAF Context

2 sources

Manchester United objected to a goal scored by Erling Haaland in a match on Sunday, with Enzo Fernandez appearing to be in an offside position during the build-up. An ex-Premier League referee criticised VAR's involvement in the decision. A separate report noted that Liverpool had previously been denied a goal under different circumstances.

What we know

  • Manchester United were defeated by a Haaland goal despite Fernandez appearing offside in the build-up.
  • A former Premier League official criticised VAR for its involvement in the decision.
  • One report suggested Liverpool had faced a contrasting VAR decision earlier.

Why it matters

The incident raises questions about VAR consistency and decision-making standards in high-profile Premier League matches, with officials and clubs questioning the application of offside protocols.

Read Full Story at Mirror Football

Sources

More From These Clubs