Senior figures at Manchester United have reportedly reached breaking point and are demanding an urgent meeting with referees' chief Howard Webb.
Growing Frustration at Old Trafford
The club's hierarchy, including chief executive Omar Berrada and technical director Jason Wilcox, are said to be increasingly frustrated by what they perceive as a series of officiating errors costing their side. According to reports, the feeling within the club is that enough is enough following several key incidents this season.
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), the body responsible for refereeing, is understood to have already acknowledged some mistakes in United's matches. This includes an error in their 3-1 defeat to Brentford earlier this season, where Webb conceded that defender Nathan Collins should have been sent off.
Controversial Incidents Under Scrutiny
United's list of grievances is growing. In their recent draw with West Ham, they believed Aaron Wan-Bissaka should have received a second yellow card for a challenge on Patrick Dorgu. Furthermore, during a 4-1 victory over Wolves, officials were left stunned that a potential handball by Emmanuel Agbadou was not reviewed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).
These incidents follow the earlier admission from Webb regarding the Brentford game, where Collins avoided a red card after fouling Bryan Mbeumo in the box, a decision that ultimately bailed out the defender.
Seeking Clarity and Accountability
The move for talks is reported to be driven by the club's executives, with manager Ruben Amorim not directly involved. United's leadership is now seeking a formal explanation and clarity on the persistent issues from Webb, the former top referee who now leads the PGMOL.
This is not the first time Webb has had to address high-profile errors this campaign, but the frequency of decisions going against United has prompted this direct action. The club's desire for a summit highlights the escalating tension between top Premier League sides and match officials over consistency and the application of VAR.
