English Referees' Board admits error in VAR decision during Manchester derby

The English Referees' Board has admitted to an error regarding a controversial VAR decision in the Premier League Manchester derby. The board announced that there was a lack of proper assessment during the process of validating Erling Haaland's goal in the match where Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 away from home.

The statement indicated that Haaland's position was checked by VAR and it was concluded that the player was not offside. However, the board emphasized that the potential impact of the player's position on the play was not sufficiently considered in the same incident.

The offside decision regarding Erling Haaland was checked by VAR and it was determined that the player was not offside. It was determined that Enzo Fernandez did not play the ball in the same incident and therefore there was no infringement. However, in this instance, VAR failed to recognize the potential impact of the player's position and should have recommended an on-field review. Manchester United has been contacted and the situation, which we consider an error, has been acknowledged. An investigation into the incident will be conducted.

Haaland's goal, which he sent into the net at the back post from a Josko Gvardiol cross in the 60th minute of the match, was initially disallowed by referee Michael Oliver for offside. Following a VAR review, it was decided that the Norwegian footballer was not offside due to Patrick Dorgu's boot, and the goal was allowed to stand.

The board also announced that an investigation into the incident would be launched. It was stated that the Manchester United side had been contacted following the decision and informed that the situation was considered an error.