Referees admit error in Manchester United’s controversial goal
Manchester United’s second goal against Nottingham Forest has sparked debate after officials admitted it should not have stood. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMO) acknowledged a handball was missed in the build-up. Howard Webb reportedly contacted Nottingham Forest to explain the error. The incident has led to criticism from players, pundits, and former referees.
Match highlights
- PGMO admitted Manchester United’s second goal against Nottingham Forest should have been disallowed for handball.
- Referee Michael Salisbury kept the goal after a VAR review, judging the handball accidental.
- The decision gave United a 2-0 lead in a match they won 3-2.
- Morgan Gibbs-White and former referee Darren Cann both said the goal should have been overturned.
- PGMO chief Howard Webb reportedly reached out to Nottingham Forest to explain the officiating error.
