No weekend game for Manchester derby VAR officials
Summary
The video assistant referee (VAR) officials for the Manchester derby match last Sunday will not work in this weekend’s Premier League games. This decision comes after the refereeing body admitted a mistake in awarding Manchester City a winning goal by Erling Haaland, which sparked debate about the offside ruling.Key Facts
- VAR officials Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus will not be assigned to Premier League games this weekend.
- The Premier League refereeing body Pro Ref’s chief referee officer Howard Webb made this decision.
- Erling Haaland scored the winning goal for Manchester City at Old Trafford in the 60th minute.
- The goal was first disallowed for offside but later allowed after VAR intervention.
- There was debate because City midfielder Enzo Fernandez was in an offside position and appeared to interfere with play.
- Pro Ref said Fernandez did not play the ball, making any offside call subjective.
- Pro Ref admitted the VAR team should have suggested reviewing the decision on the field.
- Manchester City won despite having a player, Phil Foden, sent off early in the match, keeping their perfect league record.
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