The Premier League has provided official clarification on why Manchester United were not awarded a penalty during their dramatic 2-2 draw against Bournemouth on Friday night, March 14, 2026.
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The incident in question occurred in the second half when Amad Diallo appeared to be tripped inside the penalty area by Bournemouth defender Rayan Truffert. Referee Stuart Attwell waved play on, and the decision was upheld following a VAR check.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Premier League Match Centre stated: “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.”
The explanation has sparked widespread debate among fans and pundits, with many United supporters arguing the contact was similar to earlier incidents in the match that resulted in penalties.
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The draw left United still searching for consistency under manager Ruben Amorim, while Bournemouth earned a valuable point in their battle against relegation.
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