VAR officials dropped for a month after Man Utd blunder as statement issued
The VAR officials who incorrectly allowed Erling Haaland's goal in the Manchester derby to stand have been dropped until after the international break. Haaland's strike, which proved to be the winner, should have been ruled out because Enzo Fernandez was clearly offside and attempted to play the ball, impacting the decision-making of Manchester United duo Senne Lammens and Lisandro Martinez.
TL;DR
- VAR officials responsible for the incorrect decision in the Manchester derby have been dropped.
- Erling Haaland's winning goal should have been disallowed for offside by Enzo Fernandez.
- Fernandez's actions, though not touching the ball, impacted the decisions of Manchester United defenders.
- Referee chief Howard Webb confirmed the officials' suspension until mid-October.
- An apology was issued to Manchester United, with audio and footage shared.