Dermot Gallagher gives verdict on Simon Hooper’s decision that left Erling Haaland furious

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By Callum Altimas

Published 22 hours ago

Simon Hooper made headlines for his bizarre call, and now former ref Dermot Gallagher has had his say

Referee Simon Hooper's decision to bring the game back for a foul on Haaland, despite City benefiting from the advantage played, frustrated the entire team.
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher believes Hooper's decision was unfortunate, but he did nothing wrong according to the laws of the game.
If Hooper had waited just one more second before blowing his whistle, the whole landscape of the game could have changed, but he made an error that had significant implications.