Manchester United twice came from two goals behind to draw 4-4 with Aston Villa, but their final equaliser in second-half injury time drew controversy over a potential foul in the build-up.
With United trailing, goalkeeper Senne Lammens went up for a corner. Although he did not reach the cross, fans on social media believed he body-checked opposite number Zion Suzuki, preventing the Villa goalkeeper from claiming the ball. Substitute Patrick Dorgu then headed home to level the scores.
Pundits divided on the decision
During Sky Sports' Ref Watch segment, former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher backed the decision to allow the goal. "I think it is a goal - does he make a lot of contact? He does make contact, there is no doubt about that," Gallagher said.
"Is Suzuki strong enough? I am not sure, we saw last week against Fulham a similar incident where he goes to punch the ball. He goes into an area that is congested and once he gets there, he needs to get a firm punch on it and he does not. There is minimal contact, although there is contact, there is no doubt about that."
Gallagher added that Lammens was not looking at the ball, which goes against him, but noted the referee made the decision and he believed the referee was right.
Sherwood argues home advantage played a part
Fellow pundit Tim Sherwood disagreed, pointing to Matheus Cunha's role in the incident. "I think it is a foul, but do you get it in the 96th minute at Old Trafford? No," Sherwood said.
"Is Lammens looking at the ball? No. He is a goalkeeper and knows how much contact he needs to give Suzuki there. The main offender was Cunha, who grabs Suzuki's left arm, which is what stops him."
Jay Bothroyd sided with Sherwood, saying Suzuki needed to be stronger and get a punch away. "Lammens clearly does not have his eyes on the ball, he is going into the 'keeper to put him off and there was some contact there when he went into him," Bothroyd said. "If they had blown up for that, I would have known why. I think it is a foul as he is not looking at the ball and has gone into the 'keeper."
