Overview

• Nathan Collins pulled Bryan Mbeumo in the box, the penalty was upheld on review, and the on‑field yellow card stood after the Match Centre said Mbeumo was not in control of the ball.
• PGMOL chief Howard Webb privately told United executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox that referee Craig Pawson and the VAR team made a mistake and Collins should have been sent off.
• Manchester United chose not to issue a public complaint and were said to appreciate Webb’s explanation delivered behind the scenes.
• Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey condemned the Match Centre rationale as incorrect and argued the incident denied an obvious goalscoring opportunity.
• Brentford kept 11 players, Bruno Fernandes’ penalty was saved by Caoimhin Kelleher, and the hosts went on to win 3-1 in a result that added pressure to Ruben Amorim, with reports noting Webb has conceded other high-profile errors this season.