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'Corrupt', 'Robbed in broad daylight' - Fans react to VAR controversy as footage analysed after Man United 3-0 win over Everton
Everton fans on social media feel Man United were unfairly awarded a penalty in their side’s 3-0 loss on Sunday afternoon.
The Toffees were unable to climb out of the relegation zone and remain 19th in the table following their 10-point deduction last week for breaching financial and sustainability rules.
Prior to kick-off, Everton fans protested their club’s points deduction with banners accusing the Premier League of corruption, and their anger was only heightened when United were awarded a penalty in the second half.
Anthony Martial was initially booked for simulation by referee John Brooks, but he overturned his decision after intervention from VAR.
Marcus Rashford converted from the spot to double United’s lead after Alejandro Garnacho opened the scoring with a superb overhead kick.
Anthony Martial secured the win for United, sending them up to sixth in the table.
Supporters flooded to X, formerly known as Twitter, to give their thoughts on the penalty decision.
Many fans questioned the decision, suggesting it only adds to Everton’s complaints of corruption.
This fan went as far as calling the decision an “utter disgrace”.
Would Everton have been awarded a penalty if roles were reversed? This fan doesn’t think so.
Criticism of the referees continued, with these fans claiming Everton were ‘robbed in broad daylight’.
However, some fans poked fun at Everton’s complaints.
In other news, Kieran Maguire says Anthony Gordon is key to Everton ‘facing another punishment’ in devastating new FFP twist