Jamie Carragher Sympathises With Manchester United Over VAR Penalty Decision Against Manchester City
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has admitted he has sympathy for Manchester United and Rasmus Hojlund following the award of a first half penalty to Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side were given a penalty when Rasmus Hojlund was adjudged to have brought down Rodri inside the box.
While the referee did not give the decision, the VAR interevened to send him to the monitor and a spot kick was then given. Replays showed Hojlund did indeed tug at Rodri’s shirt but the Spaniard threw himself to the ground in dramatic fashion. Working on Sky Sports’ commentary team, former Premier League official Mike Dean said the decision was ‘100% correct.’
Carragher Disagrees With VAR Decision
However, Carragher disagreed at half-time and said United were on the end of a ‘harsh’ decision. ‘I think it’s a little bit harsh,’ said Carragher. ‘I’m not saying it’s not a penalty but this happens in every game and you don’t see a penalty.’
VAR Controversy Continues
The incident is just the latest in a long line of controversial VAR decisions this season, with many fans and pundits alike questioning the accuracy of the technology. The debate has been raging for months now, with some calling for it to be scrapped altogether while others argue that it is an important tool in helping referees make the correct decisions.
The penalty decision against Manchester United is sure to reignite the debate, with Carragher’s comments adding fuel to the fire. It remains to be seen whether VAR will be able to prove its worth in the long run, but for now it appears that controversy will continue to surround it.
Conclusion
Jamie Carragher has expressed sympathy for Manchester United following the award of a controversial penalty to Manchester City. The incident is just the latest in a long line of VAR controversies this season and is sure to reignite the debate over the accuracy of the technology. It remains to be seen whether VAR will be able to prove its worth in the long run, but for now it appears that controversy will continue to surround it.