Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League clаsh was marred by a controversial penalty decision involving Alejandro Garnacho. During the match, Garnacho felt he was pulled down by Destiny Udogie inside the penalty area, but referee John Brooks waved play on and VAR agreed with the on-field decision.

After the game, Tottenham manager Erik ten Hag expressed his frustration with the officials, citing previous incidents where he believed his team had been on the wrong end of decisions. However, former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher defended the referee’s call, stating that there was insufficient contact to warrant a penalty.

The controversy surrounding the penalty decision adds another layer to the ongoing debate about VAR and refereeing decisions in football. Both teams will now shift their focus to their respective upcoming fixtures, with Tottenham preparing for their winter break before facing Manchester City in the FA Cup fourth round on January 26th.