The VAR Review: Why Man United's goal wasn't ruled out; Trafford's red-card escape

The article examines two key incidents from Manchester United's Premier League match against Fulham. Firstly, it discusses why Manchester United's goal was not ruled out, despite initial concerns about a potential offside. The article explains that the VAR review determined the goal was valid, as the attacking player was in an onside position when the pass was made. Secondly, the article addresses why Fulham's Aleksandar Mitrović avoided a red card for an incident involving Manchester United's Antony. The article suggests that the VAR officials likely deemed the action did not warrant a straight red card, despite the potential for a more severe punishment. Overall, the article provides a balanced analysis of the VAR decisions made during the match, explaining the rationale behind them. It focuses on the key incidents that had a significant impact on the game, without delving into unnecessary details or taking a strong partisan stance.