MANCHESTER UNITED FURIOUS AS THREE PENALTY APPEALS IGNORED — PGMOL STATEMENT ONLY ADDS FUEL TO THE FIRE 

Another Match, Another VAR Nightmare as United Fans Erupt in Anger

It was supposed to be about football.

Instead, once again, the headlines belong to VAR.

Manchester United have been left outraged and bewildered after yet another match dominated by controversial officiating decisions — with three clear penalty appeals waved away, a blatant foul on Benjamin Šeško ignored, and Patrick Dorgu’s goal controversially disallowed.

For United supporters, this wasn’t just frustration.

It felt familiar.

And that’s what hurts the most.

THREE PENALTIES… NONE GIVEN

From the opening whistle, United played with urgency and intent. But time and again, momentum was killed by decisions that left players and fans stunned.

The first major flashpoint came when Benjamin Šeško was clearly brought down inside the box. Replays showed contact. Arms tangled. A forward denied a clear chance.

The referee waved play on.

VAR stayed silent.

Minutes later, two more penalty shouts followed — both involving heavy contact and clear obstruction — and once again, nothing was given.

“If that’s not a penalty, what is?” one former referee questioned live on air.

THE ŠEŠKO INCIDENT THAT SPARKED FURY

The foul on Šeško has become the defining image of the night.

Slow-motion replays showed:

Clear contact from the defender

No attempt to play the ball

A direct impact on Šeško’s movement

Yet VAR chose not to intervene.

Old Trafford erupted in disbelief.

Players surrounded the referee.

Fans knew what was coming.

Another decision against them.

DORGU’S DISALLOWED GOAL — AND THE PGMOL RESPONSE

As if the penalty decisions weren’t enough, Patrick Dorgu’s goal was chalked off — a moment that could have completely changed the match.

Shortly after full-time, PGMOL released an official statement, explaining the reasoning behind the decision.

According to PGMOL, the goal was disallowed due to a perceived infringement earlier in the phase of play — a justification that only deepened fan outrage.

“They find explanations after the damage is done,” one supporter fumed.

For many, the statement felt more like damage control than clarity.

“EVERY WEEK, IT’S THE SAME STORY”

United fans have had enough.

Social media exploded within minutes:

“VAR is killing our season.”

“How many points have we lost like this?”

“This can’t be coincidence anymore.”

Statistics circulating online show Manchester United have been among the teams most negatively affected by VAR decisions this season — and supporters are demanding accountability.

THE SILENCE FROM THE CLUB — FOR NOW

So far, Manchester United have refrained from making an official complaint — but sources suggest anger is boiling behind the scenes.

Players were seen shaking their heads at full-time.

Staff looked stunned.

And the dressing room mood was reportedly “toxic”.

“You plan all week, you fight for every ball,” one insider said,

“then VAR decides the game.”

VAR CONTROVERSY THAT REFUSES TO END

VAR was brought in to eliminate “clear and obvious errors”.

Instead, for United fans, it has become:

A symbol of inconsistency

A source of weekly frustration

A constant talking point for the wrong reasons

WHAT NEXT FOR UNITED?

Points dropped.

Confidence dented.

Trust in officiating at an all-time low.

The season goes on — but the feeling remains that Manchester United are fighting more than just their opponents.

And until something changes, one question will continue to echo:

 

How much more will VAR cost Manchester United this season?