Premier League release statement on Erling Haaland goal with fans convinced offside rule not applied correctly

THE Premier League was forced to make a statement following Erling Haaland’s controversial goal being ruled onside in the Manchester derby. The City striker bundled the ball into the back of the net on the hour mark, before it was quickly ruled offside. Erling Haaland handed Manchester City the lead after landing a goal in the 60th minute, despite EF appearing to be in an offside position The derby has been full of controversy following Phil Foden’s red card in the first half Soon after, VAR had reviewed the footage and overturned the offside call. The Prem statement read: “VAR checked the referee’s call of no goal for offside – and determined that Haaland was in an onside position and recommended that the goal was awarded. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! “The VAR also deemed that while in an offside position, Fernandez didn’t play the ball.” The Premier League rules stipulate that a player will be penalised if they prevent an opponent from playing or being able to play the ball by clearly obstructing the opponent’s line of vision. They will also be punished for challenging an opponent for the ball or blatantly trying to play a ball which is close when this action impedes on an opponent. To make an obvious action that clearly impacts on the ability of an opponent to play the ball. Former Man United skipper Gary Neville told Sky Sports that he thinks Pro Ref will be making an apology. He said: “There is no doubt that Enzo is attempting to play the ball and putting Lisandro Martinez off. Most read in Sport BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS The semi-automated offside technology showed that Haaland was in fact behind Patrick Dorgu Credit: Sky Sports “It’s a really strange one. They’ll recognise they got that wrong.” More to follow. Comment now