May 15th 2024.
Was it a penalty for Newcastle when Sofyan Amrabat fouled Anthony Gordon? According to Wayne Rooney, his former team was very unlucky not to have been awarded a game-changing penalty in their match against Manchester United at Old Trafford. The match had huge implications for both teams in the race for Europe.
Kobbie Mainoo opened the scoring for United, but Anthony Gordon equalized soon after the break. However, goals from Amad Diallo and Rasmus Hojlund put United ahead. A late goal from Lewis Hall made for a tense finish, but ultimately, Erik ten Hag's side secured the 3-2 victory.
The race for Europe is tight, with Tottenham and Chelsea also vying for a spot in the Europa League and Conference League. With just six points separating the four teams, every match is crucial. This result, along with Chelsea's 2-1 win over Brighton, means that the final day of the season will be a nail-biter.
For Manchester United, not winning this match would have all but ended their chances of playing in Europe next season and marked their worst finish in the Premier League era. Thankfully, that fate was avoided, but Wayne Rooney believes his former team got lucky. He thinks that Newcastle should have been awarded a penalty in the first half when the score was still 1-0 to United.
After a challenge from Sofyan Amrabat, Gordon appeared to be clipped in the box. However, both the referee and VAR didn't see enough to award a penalty. Rooney disagrees with this decision, stating that it was a clear penalty. Sky Sports presenter Dave Jones later reported that VAR had a look but decided to stick to a high threshold.
Gordon himself shared his frustration with the decision, saying that Amrabat caught his Achilles and pushed him in the back. He knew right away that it was a penalty and didn't even appeal for it. He believes that VAR should either be improved or eliminated altogether.
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