Manchester United\u2019s opening goal in the 2\u20132 draw with Nottingham Forest provoked a fierce reaction from the Forest camp after a corner was awarded that manager Sean Dyche described as “farcical.” Referee Darren England deferred to his assistant Akil Howson, who signalled for a corner from the opposite side of the pitch. Casemiro headed United in front from that set piece.<\/p>\n
Dyche led the complaints, telling Sky Sports: “It\u2019s not inconclusive,” and adding, “I\u2019ve seen it back.” In his postmatch press conference he continued: “Of course you can argue about us dealing with it, but the point is it\u2019s the wrong decision. What\u2019s even worse is that the assistant referee has given it from 75 yards away, behind the view of the goal. Apparently he can see it.<\/p>\n
“We can clearly see the ball hanging over the line. Whether it\u2019s three-quarters or not is irrelevant, the fact is it\u2019s not out. It\u2019s really disappointing.” Dyche also called for VAR intervention, but video assisted officials at Stockley Park cannot rule on corner kicks.<\/p>\n
There is ongoing discussion among the game\u2019s lawmakers about extending VAR\u2019s remit to consider second yellow cards ahead of next summer\u2019s World Cup. Premier League referees chief Howard Webb has previously expressed reluctance to empower VAR even further; “less is more” is his preferred stance, making a change to review corners unlikely.<\/p>\n
Forest captain Morgan Gibbs-White added: “It\u2019s something that needs looking at,” and, continuing the theme of recriminations, “it has cost us two extra points today.” Off the field, attention around United\u2019s recent run \u2014 a three-match winning streak \u2014 drew further colour. That streak prompted scrutiny of Frank Ilett, the Red Devils fan behind The United Strand, who is recording his refusal to cut his hair until the club win five successive matches. United goalkeeper Senne Lammens recently admitted that Illett\u2019s hijinks have perforated United\u2019s dressing room.<\/p>\n
Forest wingback Neco Williams posted on social media: “Deserved more than a point,” he wrote. “That trim might have to wait.” For United head coach Ruben Amorim the result was something to build on: “If I think about game, we lost control for five minutes,” he told Match of the Day. “I feel in the recent past if we had had this situation [going from 1\u20130 up to 2\u20131 down] we would have struggled so much more than today.<\/p>\n
“My feeling is we played well but we dropped a little bit of energy. When we have the full energy we are the better team. My players are giving everything but we have the potential to do better.<\/p>\n
“Sometimes we have these moments. In the end we lost two points and we need to get three points in the next game.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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