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VAR review: Did Man United deserve to be up a man ...

ESPN · May 9, 2026, 7:54 PM

Key takeaways

  • This season, we take a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game.
  • Andy Davies (@andydaviesref) is a former Select Group referee, with over 12 seasons on the elite list, working across the Premier League and Championship.
  • Referee: Stuart Attwell VAR: Peter Bankes Time: 88th minute Incident: Possible red card for violent conduct.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

This season, we take a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game.

Andy Davies (@andydaviesref) is a former Select Group referee, with over 12 seasons on the elite list, working across the Premier League and Championship. With extensive experience at the elite level, he has operated within the VAR space in the Premier League and offers a unique insight into the processes, rationale and protocols that are delivered on a Premier League matchday.

Referee: Stuart Attwell VAR: Peter Bankes Time: 88th minute Incident: Possible red card for violent conduct.

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