Premier League explains why Haaland's derby goal stood

Flag up, then goal given — the Premier League has moved to explain the call that had the Manchester derby boiling.

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What happened. Erling Haaland's goal in the Manchester derby was initially ruled offside by the assistant referee, but a VAR review overturned the decision and the goal was given. The Premier League Match Centre then issued an official statement clarifying the call.

• The assistant referee raised the flag against Manchester City before the review
• VAR intervened and the offside decision was reversed
• The Premier League Match Centre publicly explained the outcome

The statement aims to settle debate over the VAR process behind one of the derby's most talked-about moments.

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