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Howard Webb has admitted Erling Haaland’s controversial winner against Manchester United should have been disallowed after VAR suffered “tunnel vision” during its review.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 15

‘Really good call’ – Howard Webb stands over big VAR decision from recent Liverpool fixture

Howard Webb has stood over a crucial refereeing decision from one of Liverpool’s fixtures in the early weeks of this season. The Reds’ Premier League campaign began with a 2-2 draw at Newcastle, with Dominik Szoboszlai converting a 99th-minute penalty to salvage a point for Andoni Iraola’s side.

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Aston Villa News / Goal.com / September 15

Pro Ref chief Howard Webb admits Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes escaped punishment as VAR audio from Man City star Phil Foden red card is released

Webb has clarified the controversial incident that led to Foden's red card in the Manchester derby. The Manchester City attacker was dismissed in the 23rd minute after kicking out at Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 15

Howard Webb opens the black box on the Manchester derby scandal

"Tunnel vision" exposes the behind-the-scenes VAR error in the Manchester derby Howard Webb, head of the referees' committee at the Pro Ref body responsible for managing Premier League referees, has broken his silence on the controversial call that handed Erling Haaland a goal for Manchester City in last Sunday's derby at Old Trafford.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 15

Arsenal refusing to accept penalty decision lying down

Arsenal remain unhappy with the penalty awarded against them in their match against Sunderland at the weekend and have contacted referee chief Howard Webb for an explanation, as reported by Football London.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 14

A swift punishment: VAR referee pays the price for his mistake in the Manchester derby

What happened behind the scenes? Video assistant referee Matt Donohue has paid the price for his catastrophic error at Old Trafford. He has been removed from officiating duties for this week's upcoming round of Premier League matches.

Soccer News / ESPN / August 19

Webb: Balogun red card saga fuels ref distrust

Howard Webb, the head of Premier League referees, has said he was "troubled" by Folarin Balogun's overturned red card during the World Cup as it fuelled perceptions among supporters that decisions are either "correct or corrupt."

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / May 13

‘Is it a foul’ Howard Webb weighs in on that foul on Raya against West Ham

Howard Webb has backed the decision to award a foul against West Ham United and disallow their late goal against Arsenal in a controversial Premier League encounter that has continued to spark debate among fans and pundits.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 13

Howard Webb explains why Benjamin Sesko goal v Liverpool was given despite apparent handball

PGMOL chief executive Howard Webb has explained why the controversial Benjamin Sesko goal against Liverpool earlier this month was allowed to stand. The

Soccer News / NBC Sports / April 14

Watch: Behind the scenes of Premier League's VAR process, EP. 23 | Match Officials Mic'd Up

Manchester United News / centredevils / January 20

Howard Webb defends PGMOL after Diogo Dalot red card decision

Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Manchester City resulted in much media discussion, including ex-Premier League referee Howard Webb. It was a resounding victory for Michael Carrick’s side, in their former midfielder’s first game of his second spell in the dugout for the club.

Soccer News / NBC Sports / January 20

Watch: Behind the scenes of Premier League's VAR process, EP. 21 | Match Officials Mic'd Up

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Soccer News / NBC Sports / December 17

Watch: Behind the scenes of Premier League's VAR process, EP. 20 | Match Officials Mic'd Up

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 17

Howard Webb explains why VAR got it right over big Liverpool call which had enraged Arne Slot

Howard Webb has explained why VAR was correct to intervene over one decision which infuriated Arne Slot at the time. Liverpool’s recent 3-3 draw away to

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 13

Henry Winter questions PGMOL explanation after Liverpool denied equaliser at City

It says everything about where we are with VAR that one of the most respected journalists in English football has admitted even he’s lost for words over Liverpool’s latest controversy.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 12

Howard Webb’s explanation over John Stones goal compared to Van Dijk is utterly mind-boggling

Howard Webb has explained why John Stones’ goal in Manchester City’s win over Wolves last season was given, whereas Virgil van Dijk’s at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday was disallowed.

Soccer News / NBC Sports / November 11

Watch: Behind the scenes of Premier League's VAR process, EP. 19 | Match Officials Mic'd Up

Soccer News / NBC Sports / September 30

Watch: Behind the scenes of Premier League's VAR process, EP. 18 | Match Officials Mic'd Up

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / June 9, 2025

Ex-PGMOL chief cites Liverpool example in calling for Howard Webb to address ‘unfairness’

Howard Webb has been urged by one of his predecessors as PGMOL chief refereeing officer to bring in one significant course of action involving Premier League match officials.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / April 23, 2025

Howard Webb confirms VAR error went against Liverpool earlier this month

Liverpool are cruising at the top of the table and those who are struggling to deal with that are stating we’ve been lucky with decisions against us. However, this theory is about to be debunked after Howard Webb’s latest comments on one missed decision that went against the Reds earlier this month.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 13, 2024

Liverpool fans won’t like Webb’s reasoning for agreeing with officials on controversial call

Howard Webb won’t have done anything to endear himself to Liverpool fans with his views on a contentious incident in a recent game involving the Reds.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / November 12, 2024

PGMOL chief Howard Webb provides update on 'full investigation' into David Coote

The Professional Game Match Officials Limited chief Howard Webb made his first public appearance on Tuesday night since the organisation were forced to suspend David Coote for the referee’s comments about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Caught Offside / October 17, 2024

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