Controversial Referee and VAR Call Favors Manchester United in First Half Against Rivals Man City

Manchester United faced a 3-1 defeat against rivals Manchester City in a pulsating Premier League clash on Sunday.

Marcus Rashford's early goal raised hopes for United, but a contentious incident involving Diogo Dalot stirred emotions.

In the first half, Dalot's inadvertent handball in the penalty area sparked intense scrutiny. Despite clear contact, VAR controversially opted not to award a penalty to Manchester City, leaving home supporters dismayed.

The decision's integrity faced questioning, emphasizing VAR's influence on crucial moments. Manchester City, fueled by frustration, eventually equalized through Phil Foden and secured victory with additional goals from Foden and Erling Haaland.

The match highlighted the impact of VAR in shaping outcomes, leaving both sets of fans with mixed feelings about the controversial decisions.