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Aston Villa given new VAR verdict on Man Utd controversy as Zion Suzuki called out

Aston Villa let victory slip through their fingers against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday with the Red Devils’ stoppage time equaliser at the heart of a debate…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 3:28 PM
Aston Villa given new VAR verdict on Man Utd controversy as Zion Suzuki called out
Key Things to Know
  • Dermot Gallagher backed the decision to allow Manchester United's late equalizer, questioning Zion Suzuki's aerial strength.
  • Manchester United rallied from a 4-2 stoppage-time deficit to draw 4-4 against Aston Villa.
  • Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu scored late goals for United to level the match.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former referee Dermot Gallagher stated that Manchester United's late equalizing goal against Aston Villa rightly stood, questioning goalkeeper Zion Suzuki's strength in the incident. Aston Villa held a 4-2 lead entering stoppage time at Old Trafford before Joshua Zirkzee scored and Patrick Dorgu headed in an equalizer to seal a 4-4 draw, sparking Villa protests over an alleged foul on Suzuki.

Gallagher told Sky Sports that contact on Suzuki was minimal and supported the referee's on-field decision. Conversely, former Villa manager Tim Sherwood argued that a foul occurred, claiming Matheus Cunha impeded Suzuki by grabbing his left arm during the play.

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