The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was sidelined from the next Premier League matchday following the controversy in the Manchester derby between Manchester United and Manchester City. The decision comes after a goal scored by Haaland that gave City victory at Old Trafford was validated.
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal for Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford Stadium. However, the validation of this goal generated great controversy, as the decision was considered incorrect.
PGMOL, the body responsible for English refereeing, made the decision to sideline VAR from the upcoming Premier League matches. This exceptional measure aims to respond to the criticism and errors verified in the video refereeing system's performance during the Manchester derby.
The goal in question was incorrectly validated, fueling the debate about the effectiveness and reliability of the VAR system in English football. This decision represents an unprecedented response to the sequence of refereeing errors that have marked the Premier League season.
