The Latest Breaking News from Matt Donohue

Sunderland penalty call against Arsenal was wrong, Premier League panel rules

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The Independent UK · Sep 23

Premier League panel gives verdict on controversial Sunderland penalty award against Arsenal

Sunderland were awarded a penalty against Arsenal earlier this month, with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta branding the decision ‘not acceptable’

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Howard Webb says accidental handball law ‘a nonsense’ and calls for reform

Howard Webb said he wants to stop ‘ridiculous situations’ and that the VAR officials in the Manchester derby had ‘tunnel vision’ over Erling Haaland’s goal

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15

VAR for Manchester derby dropped from Premier League duty after Erling Haaland goal controversy

Erling Haaland’s goal was allowed to stand following an ‘error of judgement’ by VAR Matt Donohue

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Another dog’s breakfast over VAR for the new and rebranded Pro Ref

In today’s Football Daily: Manchester is blue (in the face after more VAR woe)

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

Man Utd boss Michael Carrick blasts ‘staggering’ decision to allow Erling Haaland’s goal to stand

Haaland’s finish was initially disallowed by referee Michael Oliver before a VAR review in which Matt Donohue overruled the on-field officials, despite Enzo Fernandez appearing to interfere in an offside position

The Independent UK · Sep 13

Mbeumo handball decision was wrong, Howard Webb tells Nottingham Forest

Matheus Cunha scored after his teammate had handled, helping Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2, but Howard Webb, the PGMO chief refereeing officer, has admitted the goal should not have stood

The Guardian - UK · May 18

What Harry Maguire said after Manchester United red card to be given extended ban vs Chelsea

Manchester United’s defensive crisis has deepened after Harry Maguire was given an additional one-match suspension

FourFourTwo · Apr 15

Man United discover outcome of FA charge on Harry Maguire before Chelsea clash

Michael Carrick is now short of defenders for the trip to Chelsea and a key battle in the race for a top five finish

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Bournemouth 1-2 Brentford: Yoanne Wissa strikes late to claim first-ever win over Cherries

VAR plays big role in entertaining game

Evening Standard · May 11, 2024