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Why VAR was not used for Harry Maguire's FA Cup winner against Leicester


Published on 2025-02-07 17:45:15 - MSN
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  • Harry Maguire was Manchester United's hero in their FA Cup fourth round win over Leicester City with a goal that would perhaps have been ruled out on another day. Trailing at the break after another wretched first-half performance at Old Trafford,

The article discusses why the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system was not utilized during Harry Maguire's goal in the FA Cup match between Manchester United and Leicester City. Despite the goal being controversial due to a potential handball by Maguire, VAR was not in use because the FA Cup does not implement VAR for matches played at the third round stage, except for those held at Premier League stadiums. The match in question took place at Old Trafford, but since it was a third round game, VAR was not available. This decision stems from the FA's policy to only use VAR in later rounds or at specific venues, leading to debates about consistency and fairness in the competition's officiating.

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