Old Trafford erupted into chaos last night as Manchester United fans were left seething after yet another storm of controversial refereeing. What many supporters are describing as outright daylight robbery unfolded when both the referee and VAR turned down three clear penalty appeals during United’s Premier League showdown.
The match itself was packed with intensity and physical battles, but the real drama came not from goals or moments of brilliance — rather from decisions, or lack thereof, that left United fans stunned.
The first flashpoint came early on when a United attacker was dragged down inside the box, only for the referee to brush it off as “minimal contact.” Soon after, Arsenal appeared to get away with a blatant handball in their own area, but VAR astonishingly ruled there was “no clear evidence.” The final straw arrived in the second half when a clumsy challenge inside the penalty area went completely unchecked, sparking outrage among United players and leaving manager Ruben Amorim furious on the sidelines.
Within minutes, social media was on fire. Clips of the incidents spread like wildfire, and the phrase “Daylight Robbery” began trending, as fans and pundits alike questioned whether Manchester United are being deliberately wronged. Former players joined in, one angrily remarking, “If those aren’t penalties, then what’s the point of VAR? United have been robbed in front of millions. It’s scandalous.”
The frustration carried into the stands as fans leaving Old Trafford voiced their fury, chanting against officials and demanding answers from the PGMOL. Many supporters insist this is becoming a pattern, claiming United have been repeatedly denied crucial decisions this season. Conspiracy theories are even gaining traction online, with some convinced referees are targeting the club.
For Manchester United, the night felt less like a defeat and more like sabotage. For the fans, it wasn’t an isolated incident but the latest chapter in what they see as a series of injustices — another night of daylight robbery at Old Trafford.
