Michael Salisbury allowed Matheus Cunha's goal to stand for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest despite a handball in the build-up
Michael Salisbury allowed Matheus Cunha 's goal to stand for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest despite a handball in the build-up Michael Salisbury controversially allowed Matheus Cunha 's goal to stand despite a handball in the build-up3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest last SundayReferees in the English professional game take a more lenient stance on handball, while remaining within the laws of the game, compared to their counterparts in other countries, based on PGMO's consultation with players, clubs, managers, supporters and the media.
On this occasion, however, PGMO considered that football would have expected the on-field decision to be reversed upon review. Salisbury has been far from a regular presence in the Premier League this season regardless, having officiated just 13 league matches – considerably fewer than Michael Oliver, who has taken charge of 28 to date and has been appointed to oversee the pivotal clash between Tottenham and Everton on Sunday.
Matheus Cunha's goal for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest stood despite Bryan Mbeumo's appear to handle the ball in the build-upFellow World Cup referee Anthony Taylor has been handed the other high-stakes relegation battle between West Ham and Leeds. Farai Hallam, one of English football's most promising refereeing talents, has been appointed to oversee the fixture between Crystal Palace and newly crowned Premier League champions Arsenal at Selhurst Park.
Meanwhile, James Bell has been handed the VAR role for the Fulham v Newcastle clash, despite facing scrutiny over his decision not to recommend a review of a challenge by Arsenal's Kai Havertz on Burnley's Lesley Ugochukwu during Monday evening's Premier League encounter at the Emirates Stadium.
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