Premier League Explains Man Utd's Penalty Decision

The Premier League issued a statement explaining the decision not to award Manchester United a penalty during their 2-2 draw against Bournemouth on Friday night. Referee Stuart Attwell officiated the match, where Bruno Fernandes initially scored to give United a 1-0 lead.

Bournemouth equalized through Ryan Christie, and United restored their lead with an own goal from James Hill. However, a penalty appeal arose when Amad Diallo was fouled in the area, which Attwell waved off.

The Premier League's match center noted that a VAR check confirmed that the contact was deemed insufficient for a foul. This decision was contrasted with a similar foul that led to Harry Maguire receiving a straight red card earlier in the match, raising questions about the consistency of officiating.