Man Utd Denied vs West Ham: The Truth Behind the “UEFA Court Order” Rumors
The football world has been buzzing following Manchester United’s controversial 1-1 draw against West Ham on February 10, 2026. With emotions running high after Casemiro’s 63rd-minute header was chalked off by VAR, social media has been flooded with claims that a “UEFA Court” has ordered the Premier League to award United the three points.
But what is the actual truth? Let’s break down the facts, the fiction, and the VAR drama that cost Michael Carrick his five-game winning streak.
The Rumor: Did UEFA Intervene?
You may have seen headlines claiming PGMOL officials were sanctioned and a court order was issued to change the match result.
The Verdict: False. * Jurisdiction: UEFA has no power over Premier League results. Only the English FA and the Premier League Board can govern domestic match outcomes.
Point Awards: There is no precedent in football history for a game’s result to be overturned and points awarded retroactively due to an officiating error once the final whistle has blown.
Note: While PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited) often issues apologies for VAR errors, these apologies do not change the scoreline.
The Incident: Casemiro’s Disallowed Goal
In the 63rd minute at the London Stadium, Casemiro appeared to have leveled the game (or put United ahead, depending on the momentum). However, after a lengthy VAR review, the goal was ruled out for a marginal offside.
The Margin: Replays showed Casemiro was offside by “the matter of inches.”
The Controversy: Fans and pundits have argued that the “clear and obvious” rule was ignored, and that the lines drawn by VAR were inconclusive.
The Fallout: Instead of a win, United relied on a 90th-minute equalizer from Benjamin Sesko to rescue a single point.
Michael Carrick’s Reaction
Interim boss Michael Carrick remained characteristically calm on the touchline. While he admitted his disappointment in the post-match press conference, he refused to blame the officials entirely, instead focusing on the team’s slow start in the second half.
“We can’t control the VAR lines; we can only control our performance. We were a bit off the pace today, but the character to get the draw was there.” — Michael Carrick
What’s Next for Manchester United?
Despite the “robbery” at West Ham, United remain in 4th place, narrowly ahead of Chelsea. The draw ended Carrick’s perfect start, but the unbeaten run continues.
United’s Next 3 Fixtures:
Everton (H) – Premier League
Crystal Palace (A) – Premier League
Newcastle United (H) – Premier League
Final Thoughts
While the “UEFA Court Order” makes for a viral headline, it is nothing more than engagement bait. Manchester United fans will have to accept the point and look forward to the next match at Old Trafford.
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