Pro Ref admits error in awarding Man City's goal at Man Utd
9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 12:38 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Pro Ref has acknowledged a mistake in the officiating of Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on September 13, 2026. The goal, scored by Erling Haaland, was originally ruled offside before being overturned by VAR. However, Enzo Fernandez, who was in an offside position, indirectly affected the play without touching the ball, leading to confusion over the decision. Pro Ref stated they should have recommended an on-field review to reassess the situation. A review of the incident will take place after communication with Manchester United regarding the error.
- •Pro Ref admits there was an error in awarding the goal.
- •Haaland's goal was initially disallowed for offside.
- •VAR ruled that Haaland was onside, ignoring Fernandez's impact.
- •Fernandez was deemed offside, but did not touch the ball.
- •A review of the incident will occur after contacting Manchester United.
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"Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) admitted Sunday that the decision to allow Erling Haaland's winner in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United was an "error of judgment"."Contact has been made with Manchester United this evening to acknowledge what we deem is an error of judgment.
"The Premier League admitted that the refereeing made a mistake in allowing Erling Haaland’s goal in the derby between Manchester United and Manchester City this Sunday (13).The match at Old Trafford...
"Refereeing body Pro Ref have admitted VAR made an error by failing to recommend an on-field review of Erling Haaland’s winning goal in Manchester City’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United.Haaland�...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 12:38 AMPremier League refereeing body admits 'an error of judgement' in Man City's game-winning goal over Manchester United
Man City, short-handed after an early red card, pulled off a 1-0 victory — with referees now saying that Erling Haaland's goal should have been called offsides.
- ESPNSep 13, 2026, 10:03 PMPremier League refs admit VAR 'error' on Haaland derby winner
Pro Ref, the Premier League referees' body, has apologised to Manchester United after admitting VAR awarded Erling Haaland's winning goal in Manchester City's 1-0 win by "error."
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 9:20 PMRefereeing body Pro Ref admits ‘error of judgement’ in Haaland’s winning goal against Man Utd
Refereeing body Pro Ref have admitted VAR made an error by failing to recommend an on-field review of Erling Haaland’s winning goal in Manchester City’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United.Haaland�...
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 9:08 PMPremier League admits refereeing error in City's winner v United
The Premier League admitted that the refereeing made a mistake in allowing Erling Haaland’s goal in the derby between Manchester United and Manchester City this Sunday (13).The match at Old Trafford...
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 9:06 PMReferee body admits 'error' for Haaland goal in Manchester derby
Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) admitted Sunday that the decision to allow Erling Haaland's winner in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United was an "error of judgment"."Contact has been made with Manchester United this evening to acknowledge what we deem is an error of judgment.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 8:40 PMRefereeing body Pro Ref issue admits to huge VAR error in Man City’s controversial goal vs. Man United
1 Refereeing body Pro Ref have released a statement in response to Manchester City’s controversial goal against Manchester United on Sunday.City beat United in the derby thanks to Erling Haaland’s...
- Sky Sports—Pro Ref admits error in awarding Man City's winner at Man Utd
Refereeing body Pro Ref has admitted an error in awarding Manchester City's winner at Manchester United in their 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.
- Sky Sports Football—Officials admit error in awarding Man City's winner at Man Utd
Pro Ref has admitted an error in awarding Manchester City's winner at Manchester United in their 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.
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