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Ref Watch: Why did VAR get Erling Haaland goal so wrong?

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher and former Coventry striker Jay Bothroyd dissect the biggest talking point of the weekend and ask how VAR got Erling Haaland's winner for Manchester City against rivals United so wrong.

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Referee Michael Oliver shows a red card to Manchester City's Phil Foden during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City in Manchester, England, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Ian Hodgson)

Referee Michael Oliver shows a red card to Manchester City's Phil Foden during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City in Manchester, England, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Ian Hodgson)

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