Match ReportBBC SportUnverified source· 30 Aug 2026
Maguire's 'handball' goal stands as own goal in Man Utd win
A confusing handball call sees Maguire's shot deflect in, but the goal stands.
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IpswichCompetition
Premier League
Score
Manchester United 5-2 Ipswich Town
Scorer
Bruno Fernandes (hat-trick)
Venue
Old Trafford
What happened. Harry Maguire's shot hit his arm, then deflected off Jacob Greaves for an own goal, which VAR allowed.
- Goal was awarded because Maguire didn't score it; it was an own goal.
- Accidental handball by scorer is not punishable in this case.
- Manchester United won 5-2 with a Bruno Fernandes hat-trick.
“It's an own goal and the accidental handball is not punishable, so we recommend you award the goal.”
— Jarred Gillett
The decision highlights the handball law's complexity, with similar cases rare.
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