Premier League Published Statement in defense to Controversial Penalty Call against Man United

In the Premier League Matchday 9, Man United suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of West Ham United at the London Stadium on Sunday, courtesy of two goals from Crysencio Summerville and Jarrod Bowen’s penalty. The Hammer’s initial Summerville opening goal was cancelled out by Casemiro’s equaliser. A late -penalty to the hosts eventually settled the match.

A controversial VAR decision changed entire the course of the game after Matthijs de Ligt’s challenge on West Ham’s Danny Ings brought the striker down in the box initially the on-field referee did not give it a penalty. Following, a thorough check, However, he later decided to overturn his initial decision leaving Red Devils players and fans baffled over the call.

The Red Devils have now lost 4 league games out of 9 in total this season, raising doubts over the Dutch manager’s future. They are now placed in 14th position on the points table with 11 points in the account

Consequently, the questionable decision accumulated serious grievances from the fans, “The referee did not award a penalty to West Ham for a challenge by de Ligt on Ings. The VAR deemed there was sufficient contact on Ings’ lower leg and recommended an on-field review. The referee overturned his original decision and awarded a penalty.” read, the Premier League statement.

Reacting to the VAR’s judgment, Man United boss Erik Ten Hag addressed the issue stating in a post-match conference, “It was so difficult to see ‘the foul,” Ten Hag said. Before the season there was the instruction about VAR only interfering in clear and obvious mistakes. That is definitely not a clear and obvious mistake from the on field referee.” Quote via: Teamtalk

“I spoke with them the match officials. But the decision is made. There’s no way back and that’s football. That’s a third time I have felt injustice in the season and it has a big impact on our team and on our scores and where we are in the table. It’s not right.” he added.

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