OFFICIAL: The Premier League immediately issued a hot statement about the West Ham vs MU match

Following the incident where Casemiro's equalizer was denied in the intense match at London Stadium, the Premier League organizers gave a thorough clarification on the VAR ruling.

As Manchester United was striving to extend their winning streak against top opponents, they faced fierce resistance from a West Ham side that has been performing well under Nuno Espirito Santo. After a quiet first half, West Ham took the lead early in the second half thanks to Tomas Soucek capitalizing on a defensive mistake from the visitors.

In the 63rd minute, the Red Devils' hope of equalizing was reignited when Kobbie Mainoo delivered a clever pass into the penalty area. Midfielder Casemiro leapt powerfully to head the ball past the home goalkeeper.

Although players and fans celebrated wildly, Casemiro himself showed a doubtful expression as he looked directly at the assistant referee, indicating his awareness of his sensitive position. The referee then paused the match to consult the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system.

After a swift review using digital footage, the goal was officially disallowed due to offside. Replays confirmed that Casemiro was slightly ahead of the last West Ham defender when Mainoo delivered the cross.

To clarify the situation and ease fan disappointment, the match information center of the Premier League posted a statement on social media platform X: “VAR reviewed the referee’s decision on the goal and confirmed that Casemiro was offside, therefore recommending the goal be overturned.” This decision was deemed accurate based on clear technical evidence presented immediately afterward.

The disallowed goal made it very difficult for Manchester United during most of the remaining second half. Michael Carrick’s team pressed hard but encountered a resilient home defense, highlighted by Luke Shaw’s shot being cleared right off the goal line.

However, Man Utd’s composure shone through in the final stoppage minutes. Substitute Benjamin Sesko became the hero with a skillful finish, scoring a crucial goal to secure a point for the visitors. Despite the interrupted winning run, this 1-1 draw helped Manchester United maintain their vital top 4 position in the league.