Forest push for VAR expansion after controversial corner as United strike early
Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche is urging further VAR expansion after a second controversial corner.
Meanwhile, Forest were denied a likely equalizer by a decision that hinged on an assistant’s corner call.
Manchester United took the lead from a corner swung in by Bruno Fernandes, headed by Casemiro.
Replays suggested Nicolò Savona may not have kept the ball in play, triggering Dyche’s protests.
The manager was booked after a heated reaction as Forest pressed for parity.
Dyche, meanwhile, mirrored recent calls for VAR clarity, pointing to inconsistent corner and offside interpretations.
Forest face the ongoing risk of further fines and mounting frustration as results hinge on refereeing.
The latest setback comes after a similar incident at Bournemouth, where Marcus Tavernier struck directly from a corner.
United’s opener in that game was Casemiro’s header from a Bruno Fernandes assist.
Dyche remains hopeful the governing bodies will review how linesmen affect decision making.
TLDR
- Dyche calls for VAR expansion after another controversial corner
- Casemiro heads United ahead from Fernandes cross
- Forest seek consistency and clarity from refereeing decisions
Casemiro
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