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VAR Clears Martinez After Handball Check as Man United Beat Newcastle

The video review cited mutual contact with Malick Thiaw, foregoing a pitch-side monitor check by Anthony Taylor.

Overview

  • Fabian Schar's volley struck Lisandro Martinez's arm during a first-half corner routine at Old Trafford.
  • The VAR review determined there was mutual contact between Martinez and Malick Thiaw and no penalty was awarded.
  • Referee Anthony Taylor was not asked to conduct an on-field monitor review after the check.
  • Gary Neville and Peter Drury questioned the outcome, describing Martinez as fortunate and relaying the "mutual contact" rationale.
  • Patrick Dorgu scored to give Manchester United the win over Newcastle United and secure three points.