# Were Manchester United unfairly denied a win against Newcastle?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/were-manchester-united-unfairly-deni/  
Published: 2022-10-18  
Updated: 2022-10-18  
Author: Arsh Das

Over the weekend, there were several controversial decisions in the Premier League. But, the disallowed goal for [Manchester United](https://technosports.co.in/2022/10/17/david-de-gea-wants-to-continue-mufc/) was one of the top talking points. 

Cristiano Ronaldo dispossessed [Nick Pope](https://twitter.com/Squawka/status/1581666519645556736?s=20&t=QTFwmaezFuO6aWg5ENZdGg) after he had the ball at his feet for a free kick. But, a video filmed from the stands shows that Fabian Schar had poked the ball towards him in order to continue the play, after the referee had given a free kick. With the ball in motion, Ronaldo considered it up for challenge and went on to put the ball in the back of the net. 

## Manchester United’s draw against Newcastle United – refereeing howler once again? 

> Video from the stands, we can hear the referee whistle and the player of Newcastle playing the ball, the goal of [@Cristiano](https://twitter.com/Cristiano?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) was perfectly legal [@PremierLeague](https://twitter.com/premierleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw).   
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> Video via Channel "Bettsy UK" in YouTube [pic.twitter.com/RjrDLuOFt2](https://t.co/RjrDLuOFt2)
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> — Twitugal (@Twitugal) [October 16, 2022](https://twitter.com/Twitugal/status/1581769504299704321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

At the time, the referee ruled it out since he read it as a miscommunication. However, Manchester United and their fans were convinced that the ball was in play. And as a result, the goal should have been allowed to stand. 

But, despite VAR being available, the goal was not given even though it could have been a ‘clear and obvious error’ on the referee’s part. In the end, fans did feel like United were cheated out of the potential victory. 

The match ended 0-0, with neither team being able to break the deadlock. And in the process, United became the team with the most 0-0 draws since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club.