Maresca Reflects on Offside Goal Controversy in Derby
Enzo Maresca, the manager of Manchester City, recalled a previous Manchester derby where Manchester United scored a goal he deemed offside. His comments came in response to Howard Webb, chief of Professional Game Referees Limited (PGMOL), who acknowledged that Erling Haaland's winning goal against Manchester United on September 10, 2026, should not have been allowed.
Initially ruled offside by the on-field referee, the decision was overturned by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), leading to scrutiny and an apology from PGMOL to Manchester United for the error. Maresca pointed out that three years prior, Manchester City lost a derby at Old Trafford due to a goal that should have been disallowed, stating, “No one apologised.
We are still waiting for the apology.” He concluded that such decisions are part of football, indicating that outcomes can vary for teams.
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