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OFFICIAL: Derby VAR Officials Sidelined — United Fans Fume: “We Got Apologies, They Got Three Points”
The fallout from the Manchester derby controversy has intensified, as Premier League refereeing body Pro Ref has stood down VAR Matt Donohue and assistant VAR Blake Antrobus from Matchweek duty after the error that allowed Erling Haaland’s winning goal to stand . The decision means neither official will officiate this weekend, with no return expected until after the international break.
The League has formally admitted the goal should have been disallowed, acknowledging that Enzo Fernández — in an offside position — interfered with play before Haaland struck. The on-field call was overruled without a recommended pitchside review, described as an “error of judgement” by chief refereeing officer Howard Webb . Manchester City took all three points from the 1–0 win at Old Trafford, leaving United supporters furious.
“Apologies don’t win matches,” cried one United fan on social media, echoing a widespread sentiment. “They keep the points, we get a statement? That is not justice.” Thousands have joined calls for the result to be reviewed, but the Premier League has confirmed the score stands — only the officials face consequences.
While the refereeing body has taken action, the frustration at Old Trafford remains raw: the decision altered the derby outcome, and no amount of apology can recover the result. The message from United supporters is clear: accountability for officials matters — but fair play on the pitch matters more.
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