The Premier League has issued an official VAR explanation following Manchester United’s dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa. The decision comes as another controversial incident involving Patrick Dorgu’s late equaliser attracts attention.
OFFICIAL: Premier League Issues VAR Statement After Man Utd’s Dramatic 4-4 Draw
The Premier League has officially explained a controversial VAR decision following Manchester United’s incredible 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on November 8.
Michael Carrick’s side produced a dramatic comeback after falling two goals behind twice during the match.
However, several refereeing decisions attracted attention, leading the Premier League to publish an official explanation about United’s first-half penalty.
Premier League confirms penalty decision
The first major incident happened in the 13th minute when Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha was brought down inside Aston Villa’s penalty area.
Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara attempted a sliding tackle, but referee Chris Kavanagh immediately awarded a penalty.
The Premier League confirmed that VAR reviewed the incident and supported the referee’s original decision.
Explaining his decision, Kavanagh said:
“I think he goes through the man to win the ball.”
Bruno Fernandes converted the penalty in the 16th minute, reducing United’s deficit to 2-1.
Controversy surrounds United’s late equaliser
Another major talking point came in the sixth minute of stoppage time.
Patrick Dorgu scored a dramatic header from Bruno Fernandes’ corner to make it 4-4.
However, Aston Villa players questioned whether Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens had interfered with Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki before the goal.
VAR checked the incident and allowed Dorgu’s equaliser to stand.
Villa manager Unai Emery and club officials expressed frustration with the decision after the match.
However, the Premier League’s published Matchweek 10 explanation covered United’s first-half penalty. It did not provide a separate detailed explanation of Dorgu’s late goal.
Man Utd remain in the relegation zone
Despite their impressive comeback, Manchester United remain in serious trouble in the Premier League.
Aston Villa had taken a 2-0 lead inside the opening four minutes before United fought back to level the score before half-time.
The visitors then moved 4-2 ahead, but late goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu rescued a point for Carrick’s team.
United remain 18th in the Premier League with just eight points from their opening 10 matches.
The Red Devils are still searching for improvements after another difficult performance.
While the Premier League has confirmed the VAR decision behind Fernandes’ penalty, the debate over United’s dramatic late equaliser continues.
