{
  "id": 7175461,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T21:24:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-ref-body-admits-error-over-haaland-winner-against-man-united/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Premier League refereeing body, Pro Ref, has acknowledged an \"error of judgement\" concerning Erling Haaland's winning goal in Manchester City's 1-0 victory against Manchester United. The striker netted in the 60th minute at Old Trafford, but the goal was initially disallowed for offside. Upon review, it was determined that Haaland was onside when he scored, courtesy of a deflection off Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu. ENGLISH LEAGUE QUARTER FINALS: Chelsea vs Liverpool, Arsenal vs Manchester City, Manchester United vs Liverpool While a debate arose over whether Enzo Fernandez, who was near Haaland, interfered with play, Pro Ref stated that the VAR did not consider Fernandez's likely impact on the offside situation and should have suggested an on-field review. Pro Ref has contacted Manchester United, acknowledging their mistake, and a review of the incident will be conducted.",
  "summary": "Premier League refereeing body Pro Ref has admitted an error of judgement was made by VAR in allowing Erling Haaland’s winning goal against Manchester Unit Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-ref-body-admits-error-over-haaland-winner-against-man-united/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-13T19:13:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "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-7179219",
        "published": "2026-09-13T21:48:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      }
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  "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."
}