VAR Error: PGMOL Confesses Mistake Over Cunha Goal in Man United Win

PGMOL says Cunha’s goal against Forest was wrong  

Michael Salisbury was advised by VAR to disallow Cunha’s goal, but stuck with his decision. PGMOL has now admitted the call was incorrect.

PGMOL admits Cunha goal vs Forest should have been disallowed...

The Professional Game Match Officials Limited has reportedly contacted Nottingham Forest to admit that Manchester United’s second goal on Sunday should have been disallowed.

Handball spotted in five-goal Old Trafford clash

In the high-scoring game at Old Trafford, Matheus Cunha scored after Bryan Mbeumo’s shot was blocked. Replays showed the ball appeared to hit Cunha’s arm in the box before he finished.

VAR told referee Michael Salisbury the goal should be ruled out, but after reviewing it on the pitch he decided to let it stand.

Nottingham Forest were furious with the call, arguing it had a direct impact on the final result.

BREAKING: PGMO has been in touch with Nottingham Forest and admitted Manchester United’s second goal during yesterday’s game should not have been given 🚨 pic.twitter.com/55QT0Fmjnq

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) May 18, 2026

PGMOL is understood to have reviewed the footage and accepted that the goal should not have been allowed to stand.

Forest officials were frustrated both during the match and afterward. They believed there was a clear handball in the build-up that should have resulted in the goal being disallowed.

Manchester United held on for the win, but the incident has dominated discussion since full-time. Supporters and pundits have questioned how the decision was missed given that VAR was in use.