EPL: Why Man Utd's Goal Was Not Cancelled After Maguire's Handball
- At Old Trafford, Manchester United defender Harry Maguire was involved in a controversial goal against Ipswich Town in the Premier League when his shot deflected off Jacob Greaves into the net, sparking widespread debate.
- Under current regulations, accidental handball by a scorer is an offence; however, mitigating factors allow the goal if the ball deflects off a defender for an own goal, as occurred when Greaves' touch sent it in.
- Video assistant referee Jarred Gillett advised referee Craig Pawson to award the goal, stating, "It's an own goal and the accidental handball is not punishable, so we recommend you award the goal."
- Manchester United ultimately won the match 5-2, with midfielder Bruno Fernandes scoring a hat-trick to secure the team's first points of the 2026/27 season.
- Pundit Gary Neville suggested the handball rule requires review following the controversial incident, though match officials confirmed the decision was valid due to the deflection off Greaves.
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EPL: Why Man Utd's goal was not cancelled after Maguire's handball
Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire scored a goal in his side’s Premier League 5-2 win against Ipswich Town on Sunday. According to a report by The Independent, the England international appeared to handle the ball in the build-up to his goal against Ipswich Town. Maguire used his arm to gather possession of the ball before firing […] EPL: Why Man Utd’s goal was not cancelled after Maguire’s handball
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