In a decision that has ignited widespread backlash, former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag saw his tenure cut short following a controversial penalty call that led to a 2-1 defeat against West Ham United. Tribuna reported on November 6 that Howard Webb, head of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), admitted the penalty awarded to West Ham in the final minutes was a mistake.   Manchester United dismissed Ten Hag on October 29 after a rocky start to the season. Despite an impressive first season in which United finished third in the Premier League and claimed both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, this season’s poor results, coupled with a £200 million summer investment for players like Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, Joshua Zirkzee, and Manuel Ugarte, placed Ten Hag’s role under intense scrutiny.   The critical incident occurred in United’s October 27 match against West Ham. In stoppage time, with the score level at 1-1, VAR intervened after De Ligt was penalized for a foul, leading to a last-minute penalty kick. Jarrod Bowen converted for West Ham, clinching the victory and ultimately sealing Ten Hag’s fate at United.   According to Tribuna, Webb acknowledged that the VAR intervention was unwarranted, as the incident didn’t reach the threshold for a clear penalty. Webb admitted it was a misjudgment by VAR to interfere, particularly in such a decisive moment that led to Ten Hag’s final defeat with United.   The decision sparked outrage from Ten Hag, who openly criticized the officiating, stating, “This is unfair and unjust. The decision is made, and there’s no going back. This is the third time this season I felt we were wronged, and it has impacted our points and league standing. It’s not right.”   Pundit Alan Shearer echoed Ten Hag’s sentiments, denouncing the penalty call as “horrible.” He questioned VAR official Michael Oliver’s involvement, emphasizing that VAR should intervene only in cases of “clear and obvious errors.” The incident has added fuel to ongoing debates about the consistency and transparency of VAR decisions.   In response to the managerial vacancy, United swiftly appointed Ruben Amorim as Ten Hag’s successor. The club hopes that Amorim can reverse United’s fortunes in a season marred by contentious refereeing decisions and inconsistent form. The controversy surrounding VAR has even become a hot topic on 검증된 사설토토사이트, where fans are voicing concerns over the influence of officiating on the Premier League’s competitive balance.   With Ten Hag’s departure, Manchester United now faces the task of rebuilding momentum, while concerns about VAR’s role in the league continue to grow among fans, players, and managers alike.