The Premier League has addressed questions over why Manchester United was not awarded a penalty during their 2-2 draw with Bournemouth on Friday night.
Referee Stuart Attwell awarded a penalty earlier when Matheus Cunha was fouled in the area, allowing Bruno Fernandes to give United a 1-0 lead. Bournemouth equalized through Ryan Christie after Amad Diallo was tripped in the box, but Attwell opted to let play continue.
United regained the lead via an own goal by James Hill, before Bournemouth drew level from the penalty spot after Harry Maguire received a straight red card for a similar challenge.
Regarding the incident involving Diallo, the Premier League Match Centre explained, X: “The referee’s call of no penalty for a challenge by Truffert was checked and confirmed by VAR—with it deemed the contact was not sufficient for a foul.”
