Manchester United have been left seething after another match dominated by VAR controversy, with three separate penalty appeals waved away and an official PGMOL explanation doing little to calm the growing anger around Old Trafford.
The flashpoint moment came when Benjamin Šeško was brought down in the box during a promising attacking move. United players immediately surrounded the referee, convinced the challenge met the threshold for a spot-kick. Replays appeared to show clear contact, yet VAR opted not to intervene, allowing play to continue and leaving United feeling once again ignored.
That incident was not isolated. United felt they had grounds for two additional penalty claims during the match, both dismissed without on-field reviews. As frustration mounted, the sense among players and supporters alike was that decisions were consistently falling the wrong way.
Adding to the controversy, PGMOL later released an official statement addressing Patrick Dorgu’s disallowed goal. According to the refereeing body, the goal was ruled out due to a perceived infringement in the buildup. However, the explanation has only intensified debate, with many fans arguing that similar incidents elsewhere in the league have been allowed to stand.
Supporters have taken to social media in fury, pointing to what they believe is a clear pattern of unfavourable VAR calls against United this season. Many are questioning consistency, transparency, and the overall application of VAR protocols, particularly when comparable situations appear to be judged differently for other clubs.
Inside the club, there is growing concern that these decisions are not just isolated errors but are directly impacting results, confidence, and momentum. With pressure already high and margins tight, United feel they are being forced to battle both opponents and officiating decisions.
As scrutiny on VAR continues to intensify across the Premier League, this latest episode has once again placed Manchester United at the centre of the storm. Whether any meaningful change follows remains to be seen, but for now, the sense of injustice around Old Trafford is stronger than ever.
