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Fletcher Questions VAR Over Walker's Apparent Stamp on Dorgu in Man United's Draw at Burnley

The interim manager warns that ignoring such incidents risks encouraging theatrics.

Overview

  • In the 77th minute at Turf Moor, Kyle Walker appeared to stamp on Patrick Dorgu's leg, and play continued after the defender offered an on-field apology.
  • Referee Stuart Attwell issued no card and VAR Craig Pawson did not intervene, despite the pair earlier upholding a decision to disallow a Lisandro Martinez goal.
  • Darren Fletcher said the challenge "didn't look great" and argued that "VAR should have looked at it," citing the contrast with the earlier corner review.
  • Manchester United supporters took to social media urging the FA and PGMOL to review the incident, with no formal disciplinary update reported.
  • The 2-2 result was Fletcher's first game as interim manager, with Benjamin Sesko scoring twice before Burnley secured a point.