{
  "id": 7179219,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T21:48:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "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\" in the ruling of Erling Haaland's winning goal during Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. The striker scored in the 60th minute, heading in from Josko Gvardiol's cross, but had the goal disallowed on-field for offside. The goal was initially flagged for offside, but the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) overturned the decision after reviewing replays. The Norwegian striker was deemed to have been played onside by the boot of Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu. Pro Ref stated that Enzo Fernandez, who was diving for the ball in a more central position than Haaland, did not play the ball, making any offside offence subjective. They added that the VAR should have recommended an on-field review but did not. Pro Ref has contacted Manchester United to acknowledge the mistake, and a review of the incident will take place.",
  "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": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "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",
        "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."
}