Referee Michael Salisbury's decision not to disallow Manchester United's second goal against Nottingham Forest has sparked controversy. According to the report, former Manchester United defender Gary Neville and his co-commentator Peter Drury were surprised by the call. The incident occurred when Bryan Mbeumo controlled Diogo Dalot's cross with his right arm, which was initially blocked but later resulted in Matheus Cunha's goal.

The Handball Call That Wasn't

As the report says, the handball call by Bryan Mbeumo was not enforced,leaving Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha with scores in favor of Manchester United. Gary Neville was perplexed by referee Michael Salisbury's decision not to disallow Man United's second goal against Nottingham Forest after VAR had recommended overturning the on-field call. Neville labeled it as an 'absolute shocker' and believed Salisbury had gotten himself into a real mess.

VAR's Recommendation Ignored

According to the report, VAR had recommended the call be overturned, but Salisbury stood by his initial decision. This decision has raised questions about the effectiveness of the VAR system in ensuring fair play. As the report notes , Neville admired referees who stood by their decisions, but in this case, the decision has been widely criticized .

Manchester United's Win Marred by Controversy

Manchester United won the match 3-2, but the victory has been overshadowed by the controversy surrounding the disputed goal. As the report says , the incident has sparked debate about the role of referees and VAR in ensuring fair play. The decision not to disallow the goal has left many wondering what might have been if the call had been overturned.