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Pro Ref Chief Howard Webb Addresses VAR Error in Manchester Derby

Howard Webb, chief of Pro Ref, addressed the controversial VAR decision that allowed Erling Haaland's goal in the Manchester derby against Manchester United. He stated that 'tunnel vision' led to the error, acknowledging that the goal should not have been awarded due to a failure to assess the involvement of teammate Enzo Fernandez. Webb confirmed that the VAR officials involved would not officiate again until after the international break.

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Howard Webb, chief of Pro Ref, addressed the controversial VAR decision that allowed Erling Haaland's goal in the Manchester derby against Manchester United. He stated that 'tunnel vision' led to the error, acknowledging that the goal should not have been awarded due to a failure to assess the involvement of teammate Enzo Fernandez. Webb confirmed that the VAR officials involved would not officiate again until after the international break.

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Manchester derby VAR error caused by ‘tunnel vision’: Pro Ref chief Webb

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Pro Ref Chief Howard Webb Addresses VAR Error in Manchester Derby