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Back to EpisodesMan Utd's Controversial Penalty Calls: Inconsistent V.A.R.
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Manchester Uniteds controversial draw with Bournemouth raises questions about consistency in penalty calls. Despite a clear foul leading to a penalty for United, a similar incident went unpunished, resulting in a Bournemouth equalizer. Later, a penalty was awarded to Bournemouth against Uniteds Maguire, leading to a red card and a one-game ban. The Premier League defended the decisions, citing lack of contact in one case and denial of a goal-scoring chance in the other. The incidents highlight the focus of video assistant referees on clear errors rather than overall consistency.
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