Amad, the winger for Manchester United, became embroiled in controversy during their match against Arsenal, as he was not given a penalty despite colliding with Thomas Partey.
Before the 20th minute, Manchester United showed promise against Arsenal. However, it was Arsenal who took the lead when Leandro Trossard calmly converted a cross from Kai Havertz in front of the Stretford End.
Attempting to level the score, the 21-year-old winger moved from the right side but ended up falling.
Initially, Partey’s challenge seemed to occur within the penalty area, raising hopes for a penalty kick for Manchester United.
However, upon review of video footage, it became clear that the incident was closer to the edge of the box. Referee Paul Tierney chose not to award a penalty, a decision upheld by video review.
The controversy surrounding the incident revolves around whether Amad’s contact with Partey warranted a penalty.
Former Premier League official Mike Dean shared his perspective, believing that the contact happened outside the penalty area. He suggested that Amad’s momentum led him to step on Partey’s foot, causing the collision.
Gary Neville offered a different viewpoint, questioning the extent of the contact and highlighting the movement of Partey’s leg during the challenge.
Despite differing opinions, the final decision rested with referee Paul Tierney, who concluded that there was insufficient evidence to award a penalty. This decision was supported by VAR, John Brooks.
