According to Football Insider, former PGMOL chief and former FIFA referee Keith Hackett stated in an interview that Manchester United might be able to request a replay against Manchester City.
In the Manchester Derby, Enzo Fernández was in an offside position and interfering with play, but Erling Haaland's goal was ruled valid. After the match, officials admitted this was an incorrect decision.
In an exclusive interview with Football Insider, former PGMOL chief and former FIFA referee Keith Hackett stated that a similar case in Belgian football might support Manchester United's appeal following their 1-0 loss to their rivals.
A 2024 match between Genk and Anderlecht made history due to an officiating error: Genk was denied a penalty retake following an incorrect decision, and the match was subsequently ordered to be replayed.
Can Manchester United Demand a Replay?
Hackett told Football Insider exclusively that this case might prompt Manchester United to take further action following their loss on Sunday, September 13.
Hackett said: "Michael Oliver should not have been the final decision-maker. VAR and AVAR (Assistant Video Assistant Referee) let him down badly."
"Don't forget, there were two video referees reviewing the play. The on-field officiating team initially made the correct decision, raising their flag for offside. The question is, did they wrongly rule Haaland offside when he wasn't actually offside, or did they wrongly rule the player in the middle offside?"
"According to the rules, the player in the middle (Enzo) was in an offside position. My next question is this: I understand there was a VAR error case in Belgium, which you can verify, and that error ultimately led to the match being replayed."
"Manchester City fans might not like what I'm about to say: Does Manchester United have the right to demand a replay of this match?"
Are There Precedents for Replays in the Premier League?
"In short, no. The Premier League has never had a replay due to an officiating error, but as the Belgian case proves, it is not impossible."
"Matches have been postponed and rescheduled for various reasons, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Manchester United demanding a replay would set an entirely new precedent."
"However, it is difficult to imagine the FA agreeing to a full replay, as VAR errors have been far from uncommon over the years. Once this precedent is set, it will create a problematic example for England's top flight and all levels of football, potentially leading to more controversial decisions."
Who Is Keith Hackett?
Keith Hackett, born in 1944, is a legendary English referee and referee administrator and an authoritative figure in football officiating in the UK.
During his refereeing career, he appeared on the FIFA International Referees list from 1981 to 1991, officiating in the English First Division and early Premier League, and he refereed the 100th FA Cup Final. He also participated in major international competitions including Euro 1988 and the men's football semi-finals at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, officiating in over fifty countries. He retired from active refereeing in 1994.
After retirement, he served as General Manager of PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited), overseeing the establishment of the Premier League professional referee system and championing innovations such as referee fitness assessments, sports psychology support, and on-field communication equipment. He also established a referee performance evaluation system to raise standards among Premier League officials and improve communication between referees and clubs. Following his departure from PGMOL, Hackett has worked extensively as a media commentator, regularly analysing officiating and VAR controversies, providing expert insights on refereeing standards, and maintaining significant influence in global football.
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luhiklnps
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Yes we must ask for a replay indeed , it was not fair it was a clear off side both of them.
e shock me oo
laedikosty
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I stand with the rematch decision
You want to receive 3 goals
wiuikmnops
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Yes we must ask for a replay indeed , it was not fair it was a clear off side both of them.
Nipcklnsy
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This is medicine after death. Suggestion for replay is a sick joke. That match is past and done with regardless of any personal feelings. ManU lost even after playing 10-man ManC with 11 men for over 70 minutes. City deserved the victory no matter what. Up City!!! 💥💪👏😆
Cauacnoy
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Replay we wnt to see something
jinceikpuz
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you were beaten fair and square on a plain ground
did you watch the match or you just want to talk
bisairtu
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if Man united demands Manchester derby replay what about Chelsea arsenal what we you talk about that
you were beaten fair and square on a plain ground
Peecdeklmn
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The points is gone We have ourselves to blame for not being able to beat 10 men City.We were so poor and vision less
jinceikpuz
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if Man united demands Manchester derby replay what about Chelsea arsenal what we you talk about that
Mehbdilntz
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chief tel us hw mch dd man united pay u 2 say all this
nesemnopz
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they will also demand City to play with 10 men since foden was given a red card.welcome Manchester United's premier league 😃😃
vosikmptuz
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On-field center Referee should be the one to demand for VAR intervention whenever he's unsure of the right call. He is then responsible for the final decision.
yumadikmru
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I stand with the rematch decision
Did they play rematch in 2023 moved on Manchester united had 70 minutes to win the game
Wuwbcinpz
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They are not capable to win this match, even against ten men team they were not good enough to score a single goal. They are the joke of the premier league this season
Litelntz
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I stand with the rematch decision
lol just a sore loser bro cry ...cry babies
Litelntz
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bro yall shut the hell up all this talk is about nothing how these vars doesn't all now pick up that the ball strike dorgu foot before it reaches enzo or even haaland rite there and then ain't that a next phase of play.....I remember last season against Everton Barry was in an offside position the ball richoceted off guehi boot and Barry scores....why wasn't it call back because it was a next phase of play so doesn't that law applies here cmon talking about demanding replay kmt
Tekciklruz
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when and where has this ever happened in the home of football
sepbdituyz
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red card was a scam
hehbcdklp
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Why can't he replay it at his screen with Man U fans so they rewatch how we dominated them with 10 men...
Zinkmnrtuy
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what a nonsense 🤣 the pain was so painful and unbearable coz they couldn’t win at home against 10 men. that’s why such nonsense news are all over 🤣😆 if such is the cases why they didn’t reply the match in pasts for referee and VAR errors 🤣🤣🤣
kutadekry
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We will meet again in Etihad Stadium so relax bro
fuzbcopruy
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let's have a replay with full squad each
Woydeinuz
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what happend in the last manchester derby,rashford was ofside and even interfere wth play,bruno scored and the goal stand and manchester united scored...y was that match not replayed
siabmorty
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I stand with the rematch decision
RayNation
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nonsense. what about that foolish arsenal winner against Chelsea? if they called for replay, then arsenal Chelsea match must also be replayed.
because we use offside to score you our wife with excuses 😆
Niubikpstu
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nonsense. what about that foolish arsenal winner against Chelsea? if they called for replay, then arsenal Chelsea match must also be replayed.
Charlesugwu
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They want to take us back to stone age. Mistakes like this is part of the game. Will the red card be observed or reversed? Ain't in support of such replay. Man United can be compensated monetarily
wusbmnrsz
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So Red Card will NOT b valid then....bring it On Great Man City win by 4-0 then [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]