‘An error of judgment’: Pro Ref admits mistake in awarding Haaland’s derby winner

Enzo Fernández dives at the ball from an offside position as Lisandro Martínez appeals, before Erling Haaland turns in Manchester City’s winner. Photograph: Catherine Ivill/AMA/Getty Images

Pro Ref admitted Erling Haaland’s winner in Sunday’s Manchester derby should not have been allowed after the video assistant referee ruled Enzo Fernández was not interfering with play in the build-up. The elite officiating body will review the decision and has contacted Manchester United.

Haaland’s 60th minute goal for Manchester City at Old Trafford was initially ruled offside before the VAR’s intervention. It came after Josko Gvardiol’s cross hit Patrick Dorgu’s boot, passed Fernández and the United defender Lisandro Martínez, and was finished by the City No 9. VAR decided Fernández was not interfering despite Martínez marking the midfielder.