The VAR official who incorrectly allowed a Manchester City goal to stand during Sunday’s Manchester derby is understood to be a Tottenham Hotspur supporter.
The VAR, Matt Donohue, permitted an offside goal by Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, leading to a 1-0 win over Manchester United. His support for Spurs raises questions about potential bias, as he has officiated multiple City matches but none involving Arsenal or Spurs. The refereeing group Pro Ref acknowledged the mistake, stating Donohue failed to recognize the offside impact. Former player Wayne Rooney criticized the oversight, emphasizing the clear offside position of Enzo Fernandez.
