Refereeing body admits judgement error over Haaland derby winner

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What happened

The Premier League refereeing body Pro Ref admits an error of judgement in awarding Erling Haaland's winner in the Manchester derby.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Sport and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:29:58 UTC.

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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.

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

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