How VAR 'robbed' Manchester United in derby defeat at Old Trafford
Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) issued an official statement admitting an "error of judgment" after Erling Haaland’s match-winning goal was incorrectly allowed to stand..
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The Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) has admitted an "error of judgment" after Manchester City's match-winning goal against Manchester United at Old Trafford on September 13, 2026, was controversially allowed to stand.
- Erling Haaland's goal, which secured a 1-0 victory for Manchester City, was initially flagged for offside.
- The officiating body acknowledged that VAR failed to properly evaluate the tactical disruption caused by Enzo Fernández's run, despite him not touching the ball.
- Manchester United Manager Michael Carrick called the decision "worrying" and "staggering."
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Pro Ref Admits Error in Man City Winner at Old Trafford - September 2026
The Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) has admitted an "error of judgment" after Manchester City's match-winning goal against Manchester United at Old Trafford on September 13, 2026, was controversially allowed to stand. Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expressed concern over the late winner, which he felt was incorrectly awarded after a VAR review. Erling Haaland secured the contentious 1-0 victory for Manchester City, with his winning goal surviving a lengthy VAR review. Meanwhile, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta labelled a controversially awarded penalty in his team's 2-0 victory against Sunderland as "unacceptable" and potentially title-costing.
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