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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Harry Latham-Coyle

Why was Matheus Cunha’s goal allowed to stand for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest?

Matheus Cunha put Manchester United back in front against Nottingham Forest - (PA)

Matheus Cunha put Manchester United back in front against Nottingham Forest – with the goal allowed to stand despite a long review by the video assistant referee (VAR) of a possible handball by Bryan Mbeumo.

Cunha reacted quickly to fire in after Mbeumo’s shot was blocked in the Forest box, though the visitors immediately went up to appeal after the incident in the build-up.

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