Man Utd learn new referee verdict on Patrick Dorgu goal vs Arsenal after handball claimsPatrick Dorgu scored a crucial goal for Manchester United in their 3-2 victory over Arsenal on Sunday in the Premier League, but there was some controversy surrounding his incredible finishView 3 Images Patrick Dorgu scored Manchester United's second goal against Arsenal (Image: Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)Manchester United have been informed about the reasoning behind the decision to uphold the on-field decision for Patrick Dorgu's goal against Arsenal. Dorgu then gave United the lead in the second half, only for Mikel Merino to draw Arsenal level in the closing stages. Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has clarified why the evidence available to Pawson and the VAR team meant ruling out Dorgu's goal wasn't a possibility. Ex-England striker Jay Bothroyd joined Gallagher on the panel and backed the former referee's view that allowing Dorgu's goal to stand was the right call. View 3 Images It wasn't clear whether Patrick Dorgu handled the ball before his goal (Image: )"[Martin] Zubimendi did appeal straight away and he is the closest player to him."

Source: Daily Mirror January 26, 2026 12:45 UTC