EPL: We made error in allowing Haaland’s goal stand – Officials admit

Pro Ref has admitted Erling Haaland’s winner in Sunday’s Manchester Derby shouldn’t have stood.

City beat United 1-0 thanks to Haaland’s second half strike.

The Norwegian’s goal was initially disallowed for offside on the pitch before VAR overturned the decision.

The VAR officials deemed that Haaland was played onside by United defender Patrick Dorgu.

However, Man City’s Enzo Fernandez was in an offside position as he attempted to play the ball before it reached Haaland.

A Pro Ref spokesperson 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.

“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.”