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Premier League Backs Yellow for Nathan Collins After VAR Check in Brentford’s 3-1 Win Over Man United

Officials said Bryan Mbeumo was not in control of the ball, a rationale pundits blasted as a misreading of denial-of-goalscoring-opportunity guidance.

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Overview

  • Referee Craig Pawson awarded a penalty and cautioned Collins in the 71st minute after the Brentford captain pulled back Bryan Mbeumo in the box.
  • VAR Andy Madley, assisted by Nicholas Hopton at Stockley Park, conducted a multi‑minute review and confirmed the on‑field yellow card.
  • The Premier League Match Centre stated the review deemed Mbeumo "wasn't in control of the ball," explaining why a red card was not issued.
  • Analysts highlighted that double jeopardy only covers genuine attempts to play the ball, arguing holding or pulling that denies a chance should be a sending‑off.
  • Bruno Fernandes’ delayed spot‑kick was saved by Caoimhín Kelleher and Brentford won 3-1, intensifying scrutiny on Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim.