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Penalty to Manchester United after VAR review

MUNManchester United2 – 1Crystal PalaceCRY

Sunday, 1 March 2026 · 2025-26 · 55'

What happened

The penalty was awarded following a VAR review. The decision does not appear among the errors the KMI panel logged for 2025-26, which means the panel voted it correct.

On the pitch: No penalty
VAR: VAR overturned
Benefited: MUN Manchester United
Harmed: CRY Crystal Palace

Fan verdict

Was the final decision right?

One tap, then pick your club. We show how Manchester United fans, Crystal Palace fans and everyone else answered.

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Officials & their calls

RefereeChris KavanaghErrorcareer on file: 8 err · 38%VARTony HarringtonCorrectcareer on file: 5 err · 62%Assistant VARNeil DaviesCorrectcareer on file: 0 err · 100%

What the fans thought

Grumbles20

9 of 282 comments in the r/soccer post-match thread were angry about the officiating, mostly from Manchester United fans. Main gripes: penalty and red card.

“It was a clear penalty and red, what are you talking about?” · 5 upvotes

“The problem I have with how the game is reffed today is the inconsistency. In another game Lacroix would have gotten away with it. In another game the Kolo Muani goal would have stood. In general, I would have no problem…” · 2 upvotes · MUN fan

Whole-match mood, not this incident alone.

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