However, Pro Ref, the refereeing body, has now admitted an error in awarding Man City's winner.A Pro Ref spokesperson has said: “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.Enzo Fernandez was adjudged to have not played the ballSky Sports“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.Read More“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.”
Manchester United: Pro Ref admit 'error of judgement' in awarding Erling Haaland goal
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