Why Harry Maguire's Handball Goal Against Ipswich Town Was Allowed
· Sports · BBC Sport
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire found himself at the center of a handball discussion during a match against Ipswich Town. The ball struck Maguire's arm before he advanced toward the penalty box and took a shot that missed the target. However, the goal was ultimately credited as an own goal after deflecting off Ipswich defender Jacob Greaves. Video assistant referee Jarred Gillett advised referee Craig Pawson to award the goal because accidental handball by the scorer is exempt when the action results in an own goal. Manchester United went on to secure a 5-2 victory powered by a Bruno Fernandes hat-trick.
Why it matters
The incident clarifies the precise application of handball rules in Premier League matches when a deflection off an opponent turns an accidental touch by an attacker into an own goal.
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