PGMO chief refereeing officer Howard Webb sheds light on the penalty decisions that went against Manchester United at Bournemouth, citing the difference in speed between the attackers as a key factor. The match saw United lead twice, only to be pegged back by the hosts, with a late penalty from Eli Junior Kroupi earning Bournemouth a point. Webb notes that the speed of the attackers played a significant role in the penalty decisions, with Evanilson's pace being a crucial factor in the foul that led to Maguire's red card. In contrast, Amad Diallo's penalty appeal was dismissed due to his relatively slower speed.
Webb emphasizes that the referee's judgment call on the impact of the contact is crucial in such situations, and that the VAR's role is to respect the on-field decision unless it is clearly and obviously wrong. Manchester United boss Michael Carrick expressed his frustration at the inconsistency in the penalty decisions, describing it as 'crazy' and 'baffling'.