Referee body admits mistake in Haaland's goal at Old Trafford

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Referee body admits mistake in Haaland's goal at Old Trafford
Summary

Pro Ref acknowledged a mistake involving Erling Haaland's goal during the derby at Old Trafford on September 13, 2026. Originally flagged offside by the assistant referee in the 60th minute, Haaland's goal was deemed legitimate following a review. The VAR improperly assessed Enzo Fernández’s influence on the play despite not touching the ball. Pro Ref has apologized to Manchester United and initiated a formal review of the incident.

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By the Numbers
  • •Haaland scored the winning goal for Manchester City.
  • •The match took place at Old Trafford on September 13, 2026.
  • •Pro Ref's review showed Haaland was onside at the time of the goal.
  • •Manchester United received a formal apology from the refereeing body.
  • •The VAR failed to correctly assess the situation with Enzo Fernández.
Latest Updates
  • 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — VAR officials stood down after Erling Haaland goal controversy in Manchester derby
  • 3:39 PMThe Guardian Sport — VARs who wrongly allowed Haaland’s goal at Manchester United are stood down
  • 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Pro Ref contact Man United as Michael Carrick left furious after allowing Erling Haaland goal
  • 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Pro Ref issue apology for ‘error of judgement’ on Manchester Derby winner
  • 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Referees' association says Haaland goal should not have stood and will review incident
  • 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Referees group Pro Ref acknowledges error on Erling Haaland's goal to win Manchester derby
  • 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — 😱Row rumbles on: Pro Ref admits error in Haaland goal
What they're saying
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Matt Donohue and his assistant not used this weekend Pro Ref said allowing winner was ‘error of judgment’ The video assistant referee officials who allowed Erling Haaland’s winning goal in the Manchester derby on Sunday have been stood down from their responsibilities. Matt Donohue and his assistant, Blake Antrobus, have been told by Pro Ref they have not received appointments for the next round of Premier League fixtures, due to take place next weekend. Continue reading...

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Pro Ref, the association of professional referees formerly known as PGMOL, issued an official statement on Sunday evening saying that the goal scored by Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, which gave Ma...

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The refereeing body Pro Ref issued an official statement acknowledging a decisive mistake in the derby played this Sunday at Old Trafford, where Erling Haaland scored the winning goal for Manchester C...

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