An angry Erik ten Hag claimed Sunday was the THIRD TIME Manchester United have been screwed over by VAR this season after their controversial loss at West Ham.
Having missed a hatful of chances in the first half – not least Diogo Dalot’s horror miss when presented with an open goal – United fell behind in the second period, conceding to substitute Crysencio Summerville. But Casemiro looked to have saved a point for the Red Devils with a quick reply, heading home at the London Stadium to level things.
However, Jarrod Bowen scored the winner from the spot two minutes into stoppage time after a long VAR review for Matthijs de Ligt’s challenge on Danny Ings. Referee David Coote took his time studying the pitchside monitor before awarding the spot-kick, to the horror of United’s under-fire manager and his players. In the press box, former United midfielder Darren Fletcher, now on the staff, stormed out in frustration, declaring “every f****** week”.
A Premier League statement on the decision said: “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.”
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