Webb: VAR 'tunnel vision' caused Haaland goal error in Manchester derby
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Neutral summary
Pro Ref chief Howard Webb has admitted that VAR officials missed Enzo Fernandez being offside in the build-up to Erling Haaland's winning goal in the Manchester derby because of 'tunnel vision'. The released audio of the VAR review confirmed the explanation. Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca defended the VAR officials but called the controversy 'poor' for overshadowing his side's win, adding that the club is still awaiting an apology for a similar irregular goal conceded to Manchester United three years ago.
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Sky Sports (outlet profile)
Webb: VAR had 'tunnel vision' on Haaland which led to Enzo error. Pro Ref chief Howard Webb says VAR missed Enzo Fernandez being offside for Erling Haaland's winning goal in the Manchester derby due to "tunnel vision".
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The Independent (outlet profile)
VAR audio of Erling Haaland’s controversial Manchester derby winner released. Howard Webb, Pro Ref’s chief refereering officer, admitted that the officials did not notice Fernandez’s offside offence because they had ‘tu…
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Sky News (outlet profile)
Audio reveals VAR officials' 'tunnel vision' during Man City goal review. The audio of the VAR making the decision to award Manchester City their winning goal during Sunday's Manchester derby has been released.
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Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
Pro Ref chief Webb says VAR 'tunnel vision' led to Manchester derby error
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Al Jazeera (outlet profile)
Manchester derby VAR error caused by ‘tunnel vision’: Pro Ref chief Webb. Howard Webb says the referees' body is disappointed with the decision to allow Haaland's goal against Manchester United.
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Brentford boss calls for referees to ‘be human and make decisions’ after latest VAR controversy. The head coach said the fact that Erling Haaland’s winner in the Manchester derby was allowed was ‘pretty alarming’
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Asharq Al-Awsat (outlet profile)
Maresca Defends VAR Officials After Man City Benefit from Error
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Enzo Maresca laments focus on Erling Haaland’s controversial Manchester derby goal as ‘quite poor’. The Manchester City boss praised his side’s performance as ‘unbelievable’ after playing much of the game with 10 men
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Kicker (outlet profile)
"Warten immer noch auf die Entschuldigung": Maresca über Fehler des VAR. Enzo Maresca blickt gelassen auf die VAR-Fehlentscheidung, die Erling Haalands Siegtreffer im Manchester-Derby ermöglichte. Der City-Trainer beton…
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Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
Man City boss Maresca laments VAR row dominating discussion after win
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Enzo Maresca defends VAR after backlash over Erling Haaland’s Manchester derby winner
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Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)
Man City’s Enzo Maresca says VAR controversy is ‘poor’ ahead of Carabao Cup tie
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Politika (outlet profile)
Менаџер Манчестер ситија: Још чекамо извињење за нерегуларан гол Јунајтеда. Енцо Мареска изјавио је да је забринут зато што је контроверза око гола Ерлинга Халанда засенила игру његовог тима
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Al Jazeera (outlet profile)
Maresca defends VAR while lamenting row dominating win at Manchester United. The VAR debate has raged since the Manchester derby, but Enzo Maresca says it wrongly overshadows City's win at United
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Danas (outlet profile)
Mareska usled priča o Halandovom golu podsetio na neregularan pogodak Junajteda protiv Sitija: „Još čekamo izvinjenje za to“. Trener fudbalera Mančester sitija Enco Mareska izjavio je da nije dobro to što je kontroverza…
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Enzo Maresca hits back over Manchester United derby goal controversy with new claim. VAR ‘error of judgement’ allowed Erling Haaland’s second-half winner to stand at Old Trafford
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Morning Star (outlet profile)
Man City boss says VAR controversy ‘poor’ ahead of League Cup tie. MANCHESTER CITY boss Enzo Maresca claims the focus on Sunday’s derby VAR controversy is “poor” and his side are still awaiting an apology for a similar…
Factual core
- Enzo Maresca defended VAR while lamenting that the controversy overshadowed Manchester City's win at Manchester United in the Manchester derby.
- Erling Haaland scored the winning goal in the Manchester derby.
- The Manchester derby featured a match between Manchester City and Manchester United.
- The VAR controversy occurred in a recent match involving Manchester City.
- Maresca's comment refers to a specific VAR decision that was controversial.
- Howard Webb, chief of Professional Game Match Officials Limited, said VAR had 'tunnel vision' on Erling Haaland during the Manchester derby.