The chief refereeing officer of the PGMO, Howard Webb, has shed light on the penalty decisions that went against Manchester United during their match against Bournemouth, citing the varying speeds of the attackers as a key factor. Webb explained that in the case of Amad Diallo, who had a penalty appeal dismissed, the winger was not moving at a particularly high speed, which influenced the referee's judgment on the impact of the contact. In contrast, when Evanilson was fouled by Harry Maguire, the attacker's speed was significantly higher, making the contact more impactful and resulting in a penalty being awarded.
The decision not to award a penalty for the foul on Amad has been met with criticism from Manchester United, with manager Michael Carrick describing it as 'crazy' and 'baffling' given the similarity between the two incidents. Webb emphasized that the referee's decision is respected by the VAR, and the key factor is the speed and impact of the contact, which can lead to differing outcomes in similar situations.