Premier League Referee Announcement After Arsenal vs Man United Controversy

Manchester: So, there was quite a stir during the FA Cup match between Arsenal and Manchester United last weekend. Andy Madley was the referee, and let me tell you, things got a bit heated. United was leading 1-0 thanks to Bruno Fernandes when Diogo Dalot got a second yellow card, leaving United with just ten players.

Arsenal quickly took advantage and scored an equalizer just two minutes later. But then, things got even more controversial when the referee awarded a penalty to Arsenal. With no VAR to back him up, the decision stood, despite the protests from the players. Martin Odegaard stepped up to take the penalty, but Altay Bayindir saved it.

The match ended up going to penalties, and United came out on top. Afterward, United’s social media account cheekily posted “Justice,” hinting at the penalty incident. Even Rio Ferdinand chimed in, praising the team’s effort while poking fun at the referee.

Harry Maguire, who gave away the penalty, expressed his frustration about the lack of VAR, saying he thought it would be overturned. He felt the referee might regret the decision later.

Despite the drama, Madley was back in action quickly, officiating a Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Leicester City. This Saturday, he’ll be the referee for Liverpool’s game against Brentford, where VAR will be in play. Let’s see how that goes!