{
  "id": 7157014,
  "title": "Was Haaland's winner a VAR error? Man Utd fury at 'injustice'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/was-haalands-winner-a-var-error-man-utd-fury-at-injustice",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T19:13:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
    "slug": "bbc-news",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5ym9ky3rzxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City secured a derby victory over Manchester United, but their celebrations were marred by the disallowed goal by Erling Haaland. Initially ruled offside, VAR intervened and awarded the goal, deeming Haaland to be onside. United's Lisandro Martinez expressed frustration, calling the decision an \"injustice,\" while manager Michael Carrick admitted to being \"confused\" by the ruling. The controversy surrounded Enzo Fernandez, who was also offside but did not interfere with play. Premier League Match Centre confirmed the goal stood, declaring VAR had determined Haaland was in an onside position. The incident raised questions about the offside law and VAR's decision-making, with pundits and players criticizing the calls. United's dissatisfaction with the decision and subsequent loss of points added to their disappointment, with Carrick voicing his concern about the league's rules and interpretations.",
  "summary": "Manchester City celebrate a remarkable derby win over Manchester United but questions remain over whether Erling Haaland's winning goal should have stood in a match fraught with controversy.",
  "key_points": [
    "Erling Haaland's goal disallowed due to VAR",
    "Lisandro Martinez called decision an \"injustice\"",
    "Michael Carrick admitted confusion over ruling"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "EPL: Ref body admits error over Haaland winner against Man United",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/epl-ref-body-admits-error-over-haaland-winner-against-man-united",
        "published": "2026-09-13T21:24:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Pro Ref admits error of judgment over controversial Haaland winner against United",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/pro-ref-admits-error-of-judgment-over-controversial-haaland-winner",
        "published": "2026-09-14T01:23:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Referees body admits 'error of judgment' after Haaland goal against Man United",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/referees-body-admits-error-of-judgment-after-haaland-goal-against-man",
        "published": "2026-09-14T01:29:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}