Premier League warned of imminent legal action after Erling Haaland VAR howler
Former top-level referee Janie Frampton believes it is only a matter of time before a club considers taking legal action against the Premier League over VAR blunders such as Erling Haaland's goal against Manchester United. Pro Ref have already acknowledged that the Manchester City striker's winner against the Red Devils should have been disallowed for offside as Enzo Fernandez had ventured beyond the back four and influenced play.
TL;DR
- Former top referee Janie Frampton predicts legal action against the Premier League over VAR mistakes.
- Erling Haaland's winning goal against Manchester United, which should have been disallowed for offside, is cited as an example.
- Pro Ref acknowledged the goal should have been disallowed as Enzo Fernandez influenced play.
- Frampton believes the large sums of money in football will lead to clubs challenging controversial decisions legally.
- She advocates for a complete overhaul of VAR, focusing on who makes the final decision and their autonomy.
- Frampton questions how VAR overruled on-field referee Michael Oliver.
- Michael Carrick expressed confusion and concern over the interpretation of the 'interfering with play' rule in VAR decisions.