Initially referee John Brooks had awarded United a penalty for Jorge Cuenca's challenge on Cunha in the box. Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook pagePremier League explain Man Utd VAR penalty overturn as Red Devils issue perfect response READ MORE :But VAR replays showed Cuenca had got the ball. Yet rather than overturn the penalty, Brooks changed his call to a free-kick outside the box because Cuenca had pulled Cunha's shirt. ‌"The story of the game started with a horrendous terrible decision from John Brooks with the penalty he gave," Silva raged to Sky Sports. Asked if he had spoken to Brooks, Silva replied: "I don't want get more cards because I want to be on the touchline.

Source: Daily Mirror February 02, 2026 00:19 UTC