English football’s refereeing chief Howard Webb says the decision to award West Ham United a penalty in their controversial 2-1 victory over Manchester United in October was a mistake. During the latter stages of the game at the London Stadium on October 27,

Referees' chief Howard Webb says West Ham should not have been awarded a penalty during Erik ten Hag's final game in charge of Manchester United on 27 October. The Hammers were given the decision on the recommendation of video assistant referee Michael Oliver following Matthijs de Ligt's challenge on Danny Ings.

Howard Webb Admits VAR Mistake in West Ham's Victory Over Man United by Alex Bates on Nov 13, 2024 for EPLindex.com

PGMOL chief Howard Webb has admitted that VAR made a mistake in awarding the penalty to West Ham against Manchester United that led to Erik ten Hag's sacking.

Referees' chief Howard Webb says West Ham should not have been awarded a penalty during Erik ten Hag's final game in charge of Manchester United. Julen Lopetegui's side were given the decision on the recommendation of video assistant referee Michael Oliver,

After having to deal with the David Coote saga, which saw the referee suspended after making comments towards Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp, the PGMOL chief has now had to grapple with the flak that Michael Oliver is facing after his VAR audio from West Ham 2-1 Manchester United was released this week.