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Manchester derby VAR had ‘tunnel vision’ in allowing Erling Haaland goal, Howard Webb admits

Refereeing chief Howard Webb has acknowledged that video review officials suffered from an overly narrow focus during a key moment in the Manchester derby. The admission addresses the review process that ultimately let a goal scored by Erling Haaland stand.

Webb conceded that the video assistant referee team exhibited tunnel vision when assessing the play, which factored into the controversial decision to validate the strike.