LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Players of both teams watch the VAR screen during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Manchester United FC at Goodison Park on February 22, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images). Everton have appeared to make their feelings clear on the decision to overturn the awarding of an injury-time penalty in the Premier League clash against Manchester United.. David Moyes’ side seemed to be in control of the match, leading 2-0 until the 72nd minute. Bruno Fernandes started the United comeback with a free-kick.. It was a comeback that was completed just eight minutes later by Manuel Ugarte. It set up a final 10 minutes with both teams pushing for that elusive winner.. Deep into stoppage time, Everton thought that they had been awarded a penalty when Ashley Young went down in the box. Referee Andy Madely pointed to the spot to award the penalty, but the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) recommended that he take another look at the incident on the pitchside monitor.. After watching several replays, the referee took the decision to overturn the awarding of the penalty, much to United’s relief. It’s a call that has left Everton angry, with some replays showing a small pull on Young’s shirt before he goes down.. Taking to social media, giving updates on the game, Everton’s inclusion of ‘remarkably’ in their reporting of the incident makes their feelings clear.. On X (formerly Twitter), they wrote: “94’ VAR tell referee Andrew Madley to go to the screen and he opts to, remarkably, overturn his decision.”. Content cannot be displayed without consent. Article continues below. It was a stance that was repeated by Moyes in his post-match press conference. “I can’t understand why the referee onfield makes the decision, if it was clear and obvious he should go to the screen, I didn’t see that, he pulls his jersey,” the Everton boss said.. “I thought the referee made the correct decision at the time and he should stick with it.”. Our team of Manchester United experts are on top of all the goings-on at Old Trafford for this week and beyond, and you can get the latest team news, injury updates, reaction and analysis along with inside information to your phone by joining our new free WhatsApp community. You can also join the 50,000 (and growing!) band of United fans who are following our WhatsApp Channel.. –. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
