MANCHESTER UNITED have been caught in a major controversy after the referee “guessed” a decision leading to their opening goal.
Casemiro headed the Red Devils ahead against Nottingham Forest after winning a header from a Bruno Fernandes corner
However, Forest were fuming at that the corner was awarded in the first place with many claiming that the ball did not go out of play.
Defender Nicolò Savona could be seen chasing the ball and getting his foot to it on the line.
Replays showed that the ball did not appear to completely cross the line.
Despite this, a corner was given by referee Darren England pointed to the corner in favour of United.
Fernandes whipped in a cross which was headed past Matz Sels to put the visitors ahead.
Manager Sean Dyche was visibly annoyed on the touchline at the decision.
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean commented on the incident during Sky Sports Soccer Saturday.
He claimed that the linesman had “guessed” that the ball had gone out of play.
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Fans were also left fuming at the decision as they reacted on social media.
One posted: “The ball was clearly NOT fully out.”
A second wrote: “Forest very unlucky. That ball was not out.”
A third commented: “United have just scored a corner when the ball wasn’t even out.”
A fourth said: “Still on the line, didn’t go out yet. Forest had been robbed.”
Another added: “Not out clearly.”
It was another blow to Forest in the game as Douglas Luiz was forced off with an injury earlier in the first half.
Dyche had to substitute him for midfielder Ryan Yates in just the 14th minute.
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