Webb: VAR Missed Fernandez Offside in Manchester Derby

Referees' chief Howard Webb admits VAR failed to spot an offside offence by Enzo Fernandez in the Manchester derby.

What happened. Referees' chief Howard Webb admitted that the video assistant referee failed to assess an offside offence by Enzo Fernandez for the winning goal in Sunday's Manchester derby. Webb expressed disappointment with the error made by VAR Matt Donohue and assistant Blake Antrobus.

• Erling Haaland's 60th-minute goal was initially disallowed for offside but awarded after VAR review.
• Fernandez's offside offence was missed, allowing the goal to stand.
• Webb said the officials will not officiate until after the international break.

“I was really disappointed with this outcome. We all are.”

— Howard Webb

The error raises further questions about VAR's reliability and the officials involved will be sidelined until after the international break.

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