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Manchester derby mess shows VAR's quest for perfection is doomed to fail
Erling Haaland's goal in the Manchester derby proved that perfection will always be out of reach for VAR, despite it being there to give us exactly that.
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VAR from Manchester derby stood down from duty
The VAR who made an "error of judgement" in awarding a goal to Manchester City in Sunday's derby at Old Trafford has not been appointed to a Premier League game this weekend.
Schmeichel calls for end of VAR after United call
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has called for VAR to be scrapped following Erling Haaland's controversial goal in the Manchester derby.
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