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Premier League panel upholds Maguire own-goal ruling 4-1

9/9/2026

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Manchester United’s second goal against Ipswich Town was confirmed after the Premier League panel upheld the decision.
Panel judged Harry Maguire’s arm contact with Chuba Akpom accidental, noting his arms were raised.
VAR official Jarred Gillett advised referee Craig Pawson the incident was an own goal and not punishable.
Panel upheld the ruling by a 4-1 vote, despite pundits Shay Given and Ellen White calling it deliberate.

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Manchester United’s second goal against Ipswich Town was confirmed after the Premier League panel upheld the decision.
Panel judged Harry Maguire’s arm contact with Chuba Akpom accidental, noting his arms were raised.
VAR official Jarred Gillett advised referee Craig Pawson the incident was an own goal and not punishable.
Panel upheld the ruling by a 4-1 vote, despite pundits Shay Given and Ellen White calling it deliberate.