Amad, the winger for Manchester United, found himself at the center of controversy during their match against Arsenal, as he was not awarded a penalty despite a collision with Thomas Partey.
Prior to the 20th minute, Manchester United was displaying a promising performance against Arsenal. However, it was Arsenal who took the lead when Leandro Trossard calmly converted a cross from Kai Havertz in front of the Stretford End.
Seeking to equalize, the 21-year-old winger made a move from the right side but ended up falling to the ground.
Initially, the challenge by Partey appeared to occur within the penalty area, sparking hopes for a penalty kick for Manchester United.
However, upon closer inspection through video footage, it became evident that the incident was much closer to the edge of the box. Referee Paul Tierney made the decision not to award a penalty, a call that was subsequently upheld by video review.
The controversy surrounding the incident revolves around whether Amad’s contact with Partey warranted a penalty.
Former Premier League official Mike Dean expressed his view, stating that, in his opinion, the contact occurred outside the penalty area. He suggested that Amad’s momentum caused him to step on Partey’s foot, leading to the collision.
However, Gary Neville offered a different perspective, suggesting that the situation was not as straightforward as it seemed.
He pointed out the movement of Partey’s leg during the challenge and questioned whether enough contact had been made to warrant a penalty.
Despite differing opinions, the ultimate decision rested with referee Paul Tierney, who determined that there was not enough evidence to award a penalty. This decision was supported by the VAR,John Brooks.
