Howard Webb acknowledged that the VAR intervention in awarding West Ham a penalty against Manchester United was erroneous, admitting it did not meet the standard for a review.
Webb emphasized that the VAR's focus on the interplay between De Ligt and Ings misinterpreted the incident, stating, 'I think he was too focused on that aspect. I don't think he should have got involved.'
The penalty's impact was profound, leading to Erik ten Hag's dismissal as Manchester United manager, with Webb reflecting that 'on balance, I don’t think it’s a penalty kick.'
In defending VAR decisions, Webb also mentioned a separate red card incident, asserting that Saliba's action clearly denied a goal-scoring opportunity.
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