Premier League refereeing body admits “error of judgement” on Haaland goal vs Man United
Premier League refereeing body Pro Ref have reached out to Manchester United as they acknowledged an “error of judgement” on Erling Haaland’s winning goal for Manchester City. The Red Devils suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat in the Manchester Derby, with…
WAF Context
Manchester City's Erling Haaland scored a winning goal in the Manchester derby that has been officially confirmed as wrongly allowed by VAR. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited body acknowledged an error of judgement in how the goal was handled. Video assistant referee Matt Donohue and his assistant have been stood down from upcoming weekend duties following the incident.
What we know
- Pro Ref confirmed Haaland's derby winner should have been reviewed on pitch before being awarded.
- Matt Donohue and his VAR assistant have been stood down from weekend responsibilities.
- Manchester City won the derby with ten players on the field when Haaland scored.
Why it matters
The admission represents a significant institutional acknowledgement of a high-profile match-deciding error. Removing the officials involved signals accountability measures within elite refereeing structures and raises questions about VAR review protocols in crucial fixtures.
