1 week ago Premier League sent furious VAR verdict after Man Utd controversy: ‘Killing the game’

Manchester United just about found a route past Burnley on Saturday thanks to a controversial late penalty and fans have made their feelings very clear on VAR after the game

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1 week ago Manchester United squeeze past Burnley with controversial Fernandes penalty

It is easy to see why Ruben Amorim has developed a love-hate relationship with his players after a 97th-minute Bruno Fernandes penalty controversially earned Manchester United’s first win of the season. The result should not have been in doubt but poor finishing and defending meant the hosts had to rely on the referee, Sam Barrott, to visit the pitchside monitor and overturn his own decision.Josh Cullen’s own goal gave United a deserved lead they should have built on but Lyle Foster and Jaidon Anthony were twice allowed to equalise either side of Bryan Mbeumo scoring United’s second in 11 chaotic second-half minutes. The match was heading for a draw until it was belatedly judged that Anthony had pulled down Amad Diallo and the United captain did the rest to send Old Trafford wild, while Burnley fumed. But once again, as at Grimsby in the Carabao Cup, Amorim did not watch the penalty. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Premier League 'ruining football' as double VAR outrage slammed in Chelsea versus Fulham

The Premier League issued statements after VAR reviewed a Fulham goal against Chelsea, with it eventually disallowed, then helped award Chelsea a hugely controversial penalty

Sport

3 w. ago James Tarkowski slams VAR as Everton drop points following controversial penalty

The Toffees were holding out for a draw but lost after a contentious handball decision

Politics

3 w. ago Sky Sports and BBC pundits respond to Leeds vs Everton controversy: 'A scandal'

Leeds United claimed victory in their opening Premier League match of the season as they beat Everton 1-0 at Elland Road thanks to Lukas Nmecha's controversial late penalty

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3 w. ago Jack Grealish's Everton debut spoiled by controversial Leeds penalty

The game at Elland road ended in a 1-0 win for lads in white as Grealish's loan move from Man City was one to forget following a late penalty decision that left David Moyes furious

Politics

3 w. ago Leeds dominate Everton but require controversial penalty to spoil Jack Grealish debut

Lukas Nmecha's penalty ensured Leeds earned three points in their first match back in the Premier League against Everton as they put in an impressive performance at Elland Road

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