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VAR Upholds Yellow Card for Nathan Collins in Brentford–Man United Flashpoint

The decision rested on a VAR judgment that Bryan Mbeumo was not in control of the ball.

Overview

  • In the 72nd minute with Brentford leading 2-1, referee Craig Pawson awarded Manchester United a penalty after Collins pulled Bryan Mbeumo in the box.
  • VAR official Andy Madley conducted a review lasting more than three minutes and confirmed both the penalty and the on-field yellow card.
  • The Premier League Match Centre said Mbeumo was not in control of the ball, which informed the decision not to upgrade the sanction.
  • Bruno Fernandes’ penalty was saved by Caoimhín Kelleher, and Brentford ultimately won 3-1.
  • Pundits including Mike Dean, Joe Cole and Peter Crouch said it should have been a red card, raising questions about DOGSO and the ‘double‑jeopardy’ guidance.