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VAR made ‘error of judgement’ to allow Erling Haaland’s Manchester derby winner, confirms Pro Ref

Video review officials committed a misjudgment when permitting Erling Haaland to claim the decisive strike during the recent Manchester derby, according to an assessment confirmed by Pro Ref.

The determination clears up lingering debate surrounding the crucial tally, formally establishing that the technology review team improperly validated the goal that settled the fixture.