Maresca says Manchester City still waiting for apology after incorrect 2023 derby goal

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Refereeing body Pro Ref admitted a VAR error allowed Erling Haaland's controversial derby winner, prompting backlash and defense from Manchester City.

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has hit back at the focus on Erling Haaland’s controversial derby winner against Manchester United, calling the ongoing debate quite poor. The uproar follows an admission by refereeing body Pro Ref that the goal should have been disallowed due to an offside interference, attributing the mistake to tunnel vision by officials. Maresca defended VAR while noting that City are still awaiting an apology for a similarly controversial decision during a previous derby.

Pro Ref chief Howard Webb explained that the VAR error during the Manchester derby stemmed from tunnel vision by the officiating team.
Phil Foden received a first-half red card during the match for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes.
Enzo Maresca argued that Manchester United have little right to complain given past refereeing grievances that went unaddressed.
Audio details emerged revealing the exact communication between the video assistant referee and referee Michael Oliver prior to awarding the goal.

Timeline

Sep 13Pro Ref admitted an error of judgement was made in allowing Erling Haaland's winning goal in the Manchester derby.
Sep 15Audio transcripts emerged detailing the conversation between VAR and referee Michael Oliver regarding the disputed goal.
Sep 16Manager Enzo Maresca criticized the obsession over the VAR decision and defended his team's victory.

Why it matters

Video assistant referee controversies continue to spark fierce debate in the Premier League, frequently overshadowing tactical performances and raising questions about consistency in officiating.

What outlets agree on

All outlets agree that Pro Ref and officials acknowledged a mistake was made in allowing Erling Haaland's goal to stand during the Manchester derby.

Where coverage differs

While external commentators and Manchester United focus heavily on the refereeing error, Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca argues the controversy unfairly detracts from his team's disciplined performance.

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Man CityManchester UnitedEnzo MarescaErling HaalandHoward WebbPhil Foden

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