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Coverage dated September 13, 2026

Referees body admits 'error of judgment' after Haaland goal against Man United

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The governing body of Premier League referees admitted an “error of judgment” after Erling Haaland’s hotly contested goal settled the 199th Manchester derby on Sunday.

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Premier League Defends Haaland Goal After VAR Review (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    The Manchester City–Manchester United derby was defined by a VAR reversal that awarded Erling Haaland’s goal after initial offside calls, with analysts and fans debating whether Enzo Fernandez interfered and whether the decision was correct.

  2. The Guardian

    Manchester City recover from Foden red card as Haaland wins derby at United (opens The Guardian)

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    “Enzo, Enzo, Enzo, in your head” was how delirious Manchester City fans regaled Enzo Fernández who after a star role in a memorable victory surely has instant cult hero status. This 199th derby was won by Erling Haaland’s ninth strike in the fixture but the visitors’ totem was their new No 17.

  3. Al Jazeera

    Haaland goal sees 10-men City beat United in controversial Manchester derby (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Phil Foden is sent off for City, but Erling Haaland's controversial goal settles Manchester derby 1-0 at United.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Haaland's disputed goal wins Manchester derby for 10-man City against United (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Erling Haaland’s hotly contested goal settled the 199th Manchester derby

  5. Al Jazeera

    Manchester City wrongly awarded Haaland goal by VAR at United: Refs’ body (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Erling Haaland's derby winner against Manchester United should not have stood, Premier League referees' body admits.

  6. WFMZ Allentown

    Referees body admits 'error of judgment' after Haaland goal against Man United (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The governing body of Premier League referees admitted an “error of judgment” after Erling Haaland’s hotly contested goal settled the 199th Manchester derby on Sunday.

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