Bruno Fernandes demands apology from referees boss John Moss after Manchester United’s loss to Spurs
Manchester United were left seething after their 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, with Bruno Fernandes demanding an apology from referees boss John Moss after the Red Devils were denied a penalty in the first half.
The incident occurred when Alejandro Garnacho’s shot struck Cristian Romero’s arm in the box, but the situation was checked by VAR and no penalty was given. Fernandes believes there was no doubt that it should have been a spot-kick and wants the same treatment from Moss that Wolves received after missing out on a penalty at Old Trafford last week.
Fernandes’ Frustration
Fernandes was seething with the officials after the game, telling Stadium Astro: ‘It’s a clear penalty. No excuses for not seeing, no excuses for the VAR to not see that. Last week they made a big thing for United not having a penalty against us. I want to see what’s going to happen this week. If it’s going to happen…the same show that they did last week.’
The Portuguese midfielder went on to say: ‘I want to see if John Moss also comes to apologise in our dressing room, like they said they did for the manager of Wolves. I hope he’s here and he can come.’
VAR Controversy
The incident is just the latest in a long line of controversial VAR decisions this season, with the technology coming under fire from all sides of the game. The Premier League has been particularly vocal in its criticism of VAR, with chairman Richard Scudamore recently admitting that it has ‘not been perfect’.
The league is now looking into ways to improve the system, with one possible solution being the introduction of an independent panel of referees to review decisions made by VAR. The panel would be made up of former referees and would have the power to overturn decisions made by VAR if they feel they are incorrect.
A Need for Change
The incident at Spurs is just one example of why change is needed in the Premier League. Fernandes’ demand for an apology from Moss is a sign of how frustrated players are with the current system and highlights the need for a more transparent and accountable system.
The Premier League is now looking into ways to make VAR more effective and reliable, and it is hoped that any changes made will help to improve the game and ensure that incidents such as this one are avoided in future.
Conclusion
Bruno Fernandes’ demand for an apology from referees boss John Moss after Manchester United’s loss to Spurs highlights the need for change in the Premier League’s VAR system. The incident is just one example of why the league needs to make improvements to ensure that decisions are made correctly and fairly.
The Premier League is now looking into ways to make VAR more effective and reliable, and it is hoped that any changes made will help to improve the game and ensure that incidents such as this one are avoided in future.