PGMOL Admit Error In Allowing Cunha Goal During Man United Triumph Over Nottingham Forest

During the five goal thriller at Old Trafford on Sunday evening Matheus Cunha scored after Bryan Mbeumos first attempt was denied although the player looked to have handled the ball inside the area upon the incoming cross.

VAR told referee Michael Salisbury to disallow it yet he maintained his call after checking on the pitch.

This left the home side angry as the choice affected the final result of the encounter.

The referees organisation PGMO has examined the replay and acknowledged that permitting the goal was a mistake.

Officials from Forest expressed irritation both at the time and afterwards convinced a clear violation occurred in the approach play which should have resulted in the goal being cancelled.

United claimed the win but the debate over the goal has taken over conversations after the game as fans and experts wonder why it was not spotted even with video assistance available.