Football NewsMirror FootballUnverified source· 14 Sept 2026
VAR officials stood down after Manchester derby controversy
Manchester derby VARs pay the price as Howard Webb takes action over Erling Haaland's winner.
Who
Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus
Role
VAR officials
Match
Man City 1-0 Man Utd
Decision
Haaland winner allowed
Return
After international break
What happened. VAR officials Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus have been stood down after the Manchester derby controversy. They were in the VAR booth for Manchester City's 1-0 win over United, in which Erling Haaland's second-half winner was allowed despite an initial offside call.
- Howard Webb and the management team made the decision.
- The pair will be out of action at least until after the international break.
- The goal stood after it was deemed Patrick Dorgu played Haaland onside.
The pair will be absent from officiating duty until after the international break as scrutiny on the decision continues.
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E. Haaland
