“Livid and Fuming”: Manchester United to File Formal PGMOL Complaint After Bournemouth “Blunders”
The “Carrick Revolution” has officially declared war on the PGMOL. Following Friday night’s chaotic 2-2 draw at the Vitality Stadium, Manchester United are reportedly preparing a formal grievance to be filed with referees’ chief Howard Webb on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
The club is “livid” over what they perceive as a series of “baffling” and “inconsistent” decisions that cost them a crucial three points in the race to catch Manchester City.
The “Three-Pronged” Complaint
According to reports from The Daily Mail and The Press Association, United’s Director of Football, Jason Wilcox, will spearhead the complaint, focusing on three specific incidents:
The Amad Diallo “Non-Penalty”: In the 67th minute, with United 1-0 up, Amad appeared to be wrestled to the ground by Adrien Truffert. Referee Stuart Attwell waved it away, and VAR Craig Pawson upheld the call as “insufficient contact.” United will argue this was a “clear and obvious” error.
The Double Standard: Just minutes later, Harry Maguire was sent off for a “holding offense” on Evanilson that resulted in a Bournemouth penalty. Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes both slammed the fact that an “identical” grab on Amad was ignored while Maguire was punished.
The Added Time Mystery: The club will also seek an official explanation for the 9 minutes of stoppage time played at the end of the game, which they believe was calculated without clear justification.
“It’s Mental”: Carrick and Bruno Speak Out
The usually calm Michael Carrick didn’t hold back in his post-match assessment, using words rarely heard from the interim boss:
“To give one and not the other, I just can’t get my head around it’s crazy. I thought that was what VAR was for… it’s two different decisions, so a bit baffling really.”
Captain Bruno Fernandes echoed the frustration, questioning why VAR didn’t intervene for Amad: “Either one is a penalty and the other one too, or none of them are. I don’t understand why VAR doesn’t get involved in that situation.”
The Impact on the Race for 2nd
The fallout from the draw means United miss the chance to move within 4 points of Manchester City as the league enters the international break. While they remain comfortably in 3rd place, the sense of injustice in the dressing room is palpable.
Furthermore, Harry Maguire who was celebrating an England recall just hours before the match will now miss the Leeds United clash on April 13 due to his red card, leaving Carrick with a defensive selection headache for the return of Premier League action.
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