Referee Simon Hooper 'Devastated' Over Mistake in Manchester City vs Tottenham Match, Says PGMOL Chief Howard Webb

The controversial decision to halt play after a foul on Erling Haaland led to a charge against Manchester City by the FA for failing to control their players.

Referee Simon Hooper made a mistake by not allowing play to continue after a foul on Erling Haaland during the Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur match on December 3, according to Howard Webb, chief of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL).
City's Jack Grealish was through on goal when Hooper blew his whistle for the foul, having previously waved play on.
Several City players surrounded the referee over his decision to halt play and the club were later charged by the FA over their conduct.
Webb said Hooper was 'devastated' over the mistake and admitted it was an officiating error.
Webb also addressed significant talking points from other recent Premier League games, including Arsenal's disallowed goal against Aston Villa and a penalty awarded to Crystal Palace after a VAR review.