Overview

• Footage posted on X by user @_StrettyEnd shows Harry Maguire knocking a spare ball off a cone behind Chelsea’s goal as he left the pitch on the nearest route directed by referee Peter Bankes.
• The Premier League multiball protocol forbids participants from interfering with match or replacement balls and says breaches are referred for investigation and possible regulatory action.
• Based on the protocol and the video, outlets report Manchester United could be referred to the league for review.
• No formal referral or disciplinary sanction has been announced, and reports suggest severe punishment is unlikely.
• The incident occurred during United’s 2-1 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford after Maguire was substituted for Leny Yoro.