The Premier League released a statement after Manchester United were awarded a penalty in their 4-1 win at Wolves on Monday night

The Premier League issued a statement following Manchester United's contentious second-half penalty during their 4-1 victory at Wolves at Molineux on Monday. In the 80th minute, Amad Diallo furiously demanded a spot-kick after his powerful strike appeared to hit Yerson Mosquera's hand inside the area.

Although referee Michael Salisbury initially dismissed the appeals, VAR officials urged him to review the incident on the pitchside monitor. After examining the footage, Salisbury reversed his original call and awarded United a penalty, determining that Mosquera had deliberately handled the ball.

Replay footage revealed that the Wolves defender marginall

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