🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Referee Alleges Overruling in Manchester United Penalty Controversy 🚨
A Stunning Accusation Rocks the Premier League: Official Claims He Was Ordered Not to Award Manchester United a Clear Penalty!
In a jaw-dropping revelation following Manchester United’s 1-1 draw against Bournemouth, referee Peter Bankes has made explosive allegations that are sending shockwaves through English football. Speaking out just hours after the match, Bankes claimed that he was explicitly told not to give a penalty to Manchester United during a critical moment in the game — an order he says left him “thrown under the bus” once the controversy exploded.
> “There was serious miscommunication somewhere — I was clearly told not to give the penalty to Manchester United,” Bankes revealed. “Now just a few hours later, I’m the one under fire! That was a blatant penalty, everyone saw it. I made the call, but I was overruled — simple as that. Blame whoever gave the order, not me. United were robbed and now I’m being thrown under the bus. This whole situation is a complete mess and it’s unfair!”
The incident in question unfolded during a ferocious challenge when Bournemouth’s Tyler Adams lunged at United’s Alejandro Garnacho with both feet off the ground — a tackle many deemed reckless and dangerous. In real-time, Bankes issued only a yellow card, a decision backed up by VAR after a brief review. The Premier League’s Match Centre later defended the referee’s original call on its official X account, which only fueled the anger of United fans.
But Bankes’s claim of being “overruled” suggests a far darker possibility: external influence on-match officiating decisions, something that would profoundly damage the integrity of the competition if proven true.
Adding fuel to the fire, Manchester United were also denied two other penalty claims involving captain Harry Maguire — neither of which were even sent for VAR review. Fans and pundits alike have slammed the apparent inconsistency and accused the officials of a pattern of bias against United.
This is not an isolated case either. Earlier this season, Manchester United were victims of another controversial call when referee mistakes led to a wrong penalty against them versus West Ham — a decision later admitted by PGMOL chief Howard Webb as incorrect.
Meanwhile, on the pitch, Rasmus Højlund salvaged a draw for United with a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer. But the mood among players, staff, and supporters is far from celebratory. With United languishing in 14th place, and major matches like a Europa League semi-final looming, these continued injustices have left a growing cloud over the club’s fortunes.
Manchester United officials are now demanding full transparency from the Premier League and PGMOL, while fans are calling for a formal investigation into the match’s officiating decisions.
This latest scandal could have massive implications not only for Manchester United’s season but for the entire credibility of Premier League officiating moving forward. More developments are expected soon as pressure mounts for answers.
