The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), the organization responsible for officiating in the Premier League, has officially conceded that a mistake was made regarding a goal scored by Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. The goal, which occurred during a high-profile derby match against Manchester United, was reviewed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system but was ultimately allowed to stand.

Following a post-match review of the officiating decisions, the PGMOL determined that the goal should have been disallowed. While the specific technical reason for the error was not detailed in the initial report, the admission highlights ongoing scrutiny regarding the consistency and accuracy of VAR interventions in top-flight English football. The decision to allow the goal had significant implications for the match outcome, which has led to renewed discussions among fans and analysts about the efficacy of the current officiating protocols. Manchester City has not issued a formal statement regarding the admission, and the result of the match remains unchanged in the official league standings.