Premier League refereeing body Pro Ref has admitted an “error of judgement” over Erling Haaland’s winning goal in Manchester City’s 1-0 victory against Manchester United.
The striker scored in the 60th minute at Old Trafford, turning home at the back post from Josko Gvardiol’s cross before it was disallowed on the field for offside.
The goal was initially ruled out for offside before VAR intervened and overturned the decision.
The Norwegian striker was ultimately deemed to have been played onside by the boot of United defender Patrick Dorgu.
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But there was debate as to whether the offside Enzo Fernandez, diving at the ball in a more central position than Haaland, was interfering with play.
As reported by BBC Sport on Sunday, in a statement, Pro Ref said: “It was established that Enzo Fernandez did not play the ball and therefore that makes any offside offence subjective.
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