Official statement from the Premier refereeing body: “We have contacted United to acknowledge what we consider an error in judgment”

Manchester United was right. Erling Haaland’s goal What prevented them from taking the three points yesterday in the derby was in offside. This has been recognized by the Pro Ref (Professional Game Referees), the body that oversees all Premier League, EFL, WSL and FA competitions (what here would be the Referees Committee), through a release.

“Following the incident that occurred in the 60th minute of the Premier League match played on Sunday between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford, we can offer clarification regarding the goal awarded to Erling Haaland. The decision on the pitch was of offside by Erling Haaland. This “It was reviewed by the VAR and it was determined that he was in a legal position.”they start explaining.

And they continue: “In the same play, it was determined that Enzo Fernández did not touch the ball, which makes any offside violation subjective. However, on this occasion, the VAR did not take into account the possible impact of his position and should have recommended an on-the-spot review of play”.

“This afternoon we contacted Manchester United to recognize what we consider an error in judgment. A review of the incident will be carried out,” the letter concludes.

So, indeed, The goal should never have gone up on the scoreboard. Because although Haaland is not in an advanced position when Gvardiol crosses, Enzo Fernández is, who tried to finish and, therefore, participated in the action.