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Nottingham Forest Given Fresh VAR Explanation After Matheus Cunha 'Shocker'
VAR cleared Matheus Cunha’s goal after a pitchside review, despite replays showing Bryan Mbeumo’s arm touched the ball before the finish.
- On Sunday, Manchester United defeated Nottingham Forest 3-2 at Old Trafford, though a controversial goal from Matheus Cunha sparked debate after a potential handball by Bryan Mbeumo during the buildup.
- Referee Michael Salisbury consulted the pitchside monitor but ruled the contact accidental, allowing the goal to stand despite VAR recommendations to the contrary.
- United icon Gary Neville called the ruling a "shocker" on Sky Sports, while Keane added, "We were all scratching our heads when it was allowed."
- Frustrated Nottingham Forest fans responded with chants comparing the officiating to a previous controversy; Morgan Gibbs-White later reduced the deficit to 3-2 with an exquisite finish.
- The Premier League Match Centre confirmed on social media that the referee stuck with his original decision, though the football community continues debating handball rule application.
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