BREAKING NEWS: Just ten minutes ago, the English Football Association decided to replay last night’s match between Manchester United and Fulham due to multiple issues with the video assistant referees (VAR). Eric Ten Hag is expected to be thrilled about this decision.

A decision made just ten minutes ago has sparked intense reactions in the football world, following a controversial match at Old Trafford involving Manchester United and Fulham. The use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology during the game has come under heavy scrutiny, and the repercussions of the decisions made during the match are reverberating throughout the sport.

The game was highly anticipated, with both teams needing a result to progress in their respective seasons. Manchester United, led by Erik ten Hag, was pushing to stay in the top ranks of the Premier League, while Fulham, managed by Marco Silva, was desperate to avoid further decline.

The match began with a fast pace, as Manchester United took an early lead through a goal by Bruno Fernandes. The midfielder capitalized on a Fulham defensive error, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. Fulham quickly responded with an equalizer from Aleksandar Mitrović, whose header from a corner leveled the score.

As the game continued, tensions mounted on the pitch, with both teams fiercely contesting every play. The first half ended 1-1, setting the stage for a contentious second half. The match’s turning point came in the 60th minute when Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford was fouled in the box by Fulham’s Kenny Tete.

After a VAR review, the referee awarded United a penalty, which Fernandes converted, putting his team ahead. Fulham’s frustrations grew when a goal by Mitrović was disallowed for offside following another VAR review, a decision that was heavily criticized.

Fulham’s situation worsened when João Palhinha was sent off in the 75th minute for a challenge on Casemiro, after another VAR consultation.

Down to ten men, Fulham struggled, and Manchester United secured a 3-1 victory with a late goal from Jadon Sancho. However, the post-match discussions were dominated by the controversies surrounding the VAR decisions, leading to widespread criticism and calls for a review of the system.

In response to the backlash, the Football Association (FA) convened an emergency meeting and announced just ten minutes ago that the match would be replayed.

This decision, driven by concerns over fairness and transparency, is rare in modern football and will likely fuel further debates about VAR. The replayed match will be highly scrutinized, as both teams aim to move past the controversies of their initial encounter.