The Premier League has released an official statement following a hugely controversial moment in Manchester United’s dramatic 2-2 draw with AFC Bournemouth on Friday nigh

🚨 PREMIER LEAGUE BREAKS SILENCE AFTER VAR DRAMA AS BOURNEMOUTH SCORE SECONDS AFTER MAN UTD PENALTY APPEAL 🚨

The Premier League has released an official statement following a hugely controversial moment in Manchester United’s dramatic 2-2 draw with AFC Bournemouth on Friday night.

The clash had everything — penalties, a red card, and a flashpoint that has now sparked intense debate among fans and pundits.

Never a penalty. Amad Diallo literally threw himself down at the slightest contact. He was not fully through on goal and didn’t have real control of the ball. Watch it closely, he initiates the fall. That is never enough to justify a clear penalty call.pic.twitter.com/riY5Mf8Sz5

— XXI (@VictoryOwai) March 20, 2026

⚡ CHAOS UNFOLDS IN SECONDS

After Manchester United took the lead through Bruno Fernandes from the penalty spot, the game quickly turned on its head.

Winger Amad Diallo went down inside the box following contact from Adrien Truffert — with United players and fans screaming for a penalty.

But the referee waved play on.

Just seconds later, Bournemouth punished the decision in ruthless fashion as Ryan Christie surged forward and calmly slotted home to make it 1-1 — a moment that completely shifted the momentum.

🎥 VAR CHECK & OFFICIAL STATEMENT

With tensions high, VAR immediately reviewed the incident — but crucially chose NOT to overturn the on-field decision.

Shortly after, the Premier League Match Centre issued a statement:

“The referee’s call of no penalty for a challenge by Truffert was checked and confirmed by VAR – with it deemed the contact was not sufficient for a foul.”

"It will be interesting to see which one [penalty decision] they acknowledge is wrong, either the one we got or the one we didn't get" 👀

Michael Carrick was left BAFFLED by the decision not to award Amad a penalty in Bournemouth draw 😤 pic.twitter.com/uCuNHsoSp5

— Hayters TV (@HaytersTV) March 20, 2026

😳 FANS LEFT FURIOUS

The decision has divided opinion across the football world. Many supporters believe the contact on Diallo was enough to warrant a penalty, especially given the immediate impact it had on the scoreline.

Instead of going 2-0 up, United found themselves pegged back within seconds — a swing that ultimately played a huge role in the match ending 2-2.

🔥 A GAME THAT HAD EVERYTHING

From spot-kicks to controversy and end-to-end drama, this fixture will be remembered less for the result — and more for the officiating debate that followed.

And once again, VAR finds itself right at the centre of the storm.