Premier League Explains Manchester United Penalty Decision

Manchester United faced frustration after being denied a penalty during their match against Southampton when Kyle Walker-Peters appeared to handle the ball in the penalty area. Referee John Brooks waved away United's appeals, and a VAR check upheld the decision, citing that the handball was accidental due to contact with Amad Diallo. The Premier League confirmed that the VAR deemed the incident not worthy of a penalty, leading to significant backlash from United fans who felt the call was incorrect. Many supporters expressed their outrage on social media, claiming that had the roles been reversed, the decision would have been different. The incident was compounded by Southampton taking the lead shortly after, scoring from a corner that deflected off Manuel Ugarte. Despite United's strong performance, they struggled to find the back of the net, culminating in a disappointing match at Old Trafford.