Webb admits VAR error in Manchester derby goal

Howard Webb says VAR had tunnel vision on Erling Haaland, missing an offside Enzo Fernandez in the Manchester derby.

What happened. Howard Webb said VAR had tunnel vision on Erling Haaland, causing officials to miss Enzo Fernandez being offside for Haaland's winning goal in the Manchester derby. Haaland's goal was initially ruled offside but overturned by VAR, despite Fernandez interfering from an offside position.

• Webb said he was really disappointed with the outcome.
• The officials will not officiate until after the international break.
• Webb said Pro Ref reached out to Manchester United to acknowledge the error.

“I was really disappointed with this outcome; we all were.”

— Howard Webb

Webb's admission highlights ongoing VAR scrutiny after the officials were stood down until after the international break.

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