Manchester United's 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest should have ended differently after ex-Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher confirmed Bryan Mbeumo's handball should have disallowed the hosts' second goal. The controversial incident occurred when Mbeumo cushioned the ball with his arm, creating an opportunity that led to Matheus Cunha scoring.

VAR correctly identified the handball offense, but referee Michael Salisbury overruled after an on-field review. Gary Neville called it "a shocker in every way," expressing disbelief that officials missed the clear violation where Mbeumo "wedged the ball under his arm." The decision proved pivotal in determining the match's outcome.

Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira lamented the result was "decided for a decision" he clearly believed was handball. The Portuguese manager called for a meeting between referees and clubs to clarify inconsistent rulings in the Premier League, stating managers have "doubts about some decisions" that impact match outcomes.