Manchester United’s Champions League push took a hit following a contentious 2-2 draw with Bournemouth involving two VAR-confirmed decisions and a Harry Maguire red card.
Manchester United faced VAR frustration during their 2-2 draw at Bournemouth. Amad’s penalty appeal was dismissed before the Cherries equalized, with the Match Centre stating: “deemed the contact was not sufficient for a foul.”
Despite regaining the lead via an own goal, United’s momentum stalled when Harry Maguire was dismissed for a professional foul, forcing Michael Carrick’s side to defend desperately with ten men.
The officiating remained central to the narrative as Maguire’s red card was upheld.
The Premier League Match Centre clarified it was a “denial of an obvious goal scoring opportunity (DOGSO)” involving a “holding offence with no attempt to challenge for the ball.”
Consequently, Maguire will miss the Leeds United fixture, though the return of Mason Mount provided a rare positive for the injury-hit squad.
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