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‘An error of judgement’: Pro Ref admits mistake in awarding Haaland’s derby winner

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What happened

Officiating body announces it will review the incident Unhappy Carrick says error was ‘as obvious as it gets’ Pro Ref admitted Erling Haaland’s winner in Sunday’s Manchester derby should not have been awarded, after the video assistant referee ruled…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:31:19 UTC.

Why it matters

Results, confirmed transfers and injury news change squads, competition odds and contract value, so this is the kind of sports story worth following rather than routine fixture chatter.

What to watch next

  • Official club, league or federation confirmation
  • Medical or disciplinary updates that change availability
  • Knock-on effects on the next fixture or standings

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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  2. Refereeing body admits judgement error over Haaland derby winner

  3. ‘An error of judgement’: Pro Ref admits mistake in awarding Haaland’s derby winner

Sources

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