Referee Michael Salisbury, who controversially allowed a goal for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest, has not been assigned any matches in the final round of Premier League fixtures. PGMOL admitted the goal should have been disallowed.
PGMO chief Howard Webb admitted referee Michael Salisbury wrongly allowed Matheus Cunha's goal for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest due to a handball by Bryan Mbuemo. Webb stated Salisbury should have disallowed the goal after reviewing the incident.
Manchester United secured a win against Nottingham Forest, partly due to controversial officiating. Michael Carrick's team is third in the Premier League, heading to the Champions League, with Bruno Fernandes equalling the assist record.
Live updates from the 3pm BST kick-offEmail Barry | Sign up for Football DailyVitor Pereira: In a pre-match interview with Sky Sports, the Forest manager is asked about his team selection and the potential risks involved in resting so many first-team regulars. “They need to show, to prove in this moment that they are ready to help the team,” he says of the players he has picked. “I truly believe we can do a competitive game and we can fight for the points.”Unai Emery adopted the same approach with the Aston Villa team he picked to face Tottenham Hotspur yesterday and if he believed his largely second-string side could be competitive he was quickly disabused of the notion as they stank Villa Park out with an embarrassing performance that seems to have prompted far more upset among West Ham’s fans than those of the Villa.Referee: Anthony TaylorReferee assistants: Gary Beswick and Adam NunnFourth official: Michael SalisburyVAR: James BellAssistant VAR: Dan Robathan Continue reading...
