VAR did not even consider if Fernandez was offside - Webb
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.
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"I was really disappointed with this outcome. We all are."
— Howard Webb , Athlete
"to not see that and recognise that Enzo Fernandez was in an offside position...anyone who has played the game at any level understands that and to get it so wrong is baffling."
— Wayne Rooney , Athlete
Key People
A 25-year-old midfielder from Chelsea, Argentina.
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
Howard Webb is a former professional football referee who officiated at major international tournaments.
Former English footballer and manager.
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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.
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