Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has explained why the penalty Scott McTominay conceded against Sheffield United was not overturned by VAR.
Goals from McTominay and Diogo Dalot settled the scores for United at Bramall Lane on Saturday night. However, they needed a late winner to snatch three points after Oli McBurnie had equalised.
His strike came from 12 yards after McTominay had handled in the penalty area. Michael Oliver pointed to the spot as the on-field referee on Saturday night and there was to be no U-turn from VAR. ALSO READ: United might have found perfect midfield combination ALSO READ: Every word from Ten Hag's pre-match press conference Harry Maguire later escaped punishment for a strong tackle on Manchester City loanee James McAtee inside the area.
Oliver has been told he got both of the decisions correct. Speaking about the McTominay handball, former Premier League referee Gallagher told Sky Sports show Ref Watch: "What's good about this is the referee gave it on the field.