Content overview: “Howard Webb Criticizes VAR for 'Tunnel Vision' in Manchester Derby Controversy: Enzo Ferna”. Former FIFA referee Howard Webb has publicly criticized the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system after the contentious goal by Erling Haaland in the Manche... Former FIFA referee Howard Webb has publicly criticized the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system after the contentious goal by Erling Haaland in the Manchester derby, stating that officials exhibited 'tunnel vision' focused solely on Haaland. According to Webb, the VAR team failed to detect that Enzo Fernández was offside during the build-up to the decisive strike, a critical error that could have altered the match's outcome.
The incident occurred at Etihad Stadium, where Manchester City faced Manchester United in a high-stakes Premier League clash. Webb emphasized that while Haaland’s run was legitimate, the failure to review Enzo’s position—especially given the tight offside line—exposed systemic flaws in how VAR operates under pressure. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.