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Maguire Handball Ruled Accidental | Manchester United News
Manchester United’s controversial second goal against Ipswich has been officially upheld — but not for the reasons you might think. The Key Match Incidents Panel ruled 4-1 that Harry Maguire’s handball was accidental, despite pundits like Shay Given and Ellen White arguing it looked deliberate. Here’s why: the ball deflected off an Ipswich defender into its own net, meaning Maguire wasn’t technically the scorer — and VAR official Jarred Gillett confirmed the own goal negated any handball penalty. The panel found Maguire’s arms were close to his body, making contact unintentional. While the…
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