Man Utd not planning further action over incorrect derby VAR decision
Latest from Sportsfocus News’ Zia Abeneitwe
Manchester United do not plan to take any further action over the incorrect VAR decision to award Manchester City‘s goal at Old Trafford on Sunday, Sportsfocus News understands.
Despite remaining hugely frustrated by the situation, United have appreciated the effort Howard Webb and ProRef have made to apologise and explain the mistake.
United now want to move on and focus fully on Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup tie against Brighton at Old Trafford.
The VARs involved – Matt Donohue and assistant Blake Antrobus – have not been appointed to a Premier League game this coming weekend. Referee Michael Oliver, assistants Stuart Burt, Tim Wood and fourth official Paul Tierney all remain in action.
Pro Ref spokesperson said on Sunday: “Following the incident in the 60th minute of Sunday’s Premier League fixture between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford, we can provide clarification regarding Erling Haaland’s awarded goal.
“The on-field decision was offside against Erling Haaland – that was checked by VAR and he was found to be in an onside position.
“In the same attack, it was established that Enzo Fernandez did not play the ball and therefore that makes any offside offence subjective, however, on this occasion, the VAR did not recognise the likely impact of his position and should have recommended an on-field review.
“Contact has been made with Manchester United this evening to acknowledge what we deem is an error of judgement. A review of the incident will take place.”
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