Manchester United intend to lodge an official grievance concerning the officiating during their recent match against Bournemouth. The Football Gazette Express detailed this development on March 21, 2026, at 4:20 PM. The club anticipates a formal protest directed at Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) and its chief, Howard Webb, following the 2-2 draw.
United initially established a 2-0 advantage, with Bruno Fernandes converting a penalty and James Hill contributing an own goal. However, Bournemouth responded swiftly, leveling the score with goals from Ryan Christie and Junior Kroupi. Manager Michael Carrick voiced considerable dissatisfaction with referee Stuart Attwell, asserting that he had unjustly denied a penalty after Amad Diallo’s involvement.
The situation worsened further when Harry Maguire received a red card after fouling Evanilson, leading to a penalty awarded to the opposition. This incident highlighted what the united team perceived as significant errors by the officials. Carrick’s criticism underscored the belief that the refereeing decisions fundamentally impacted the outcome of the match.
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