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Referees are fallible, yes. But the Manchester derby VAR error? It was alarming and embarrassing

The Athletic / 15 September 2026 / 1h ago

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The highest-profile VAR error of the season came in probably the highest-profile match so far. It is not a good luck for the Premier League