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VAR did not even consider if Fernandez was offside - Webb

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What happened

Referees' chief Howard Webb has admitted that the video assistant referee (VAR) did not even consider whether Enzo Fernandez was offside for Erling Haaland's controversial winner in Sunday's Manchester derby.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Sport and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:42:20 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.

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