Iraola accuses Man United player of diving, slams VAR decision

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola accused Manchester United player of diving following their 2-2 draw in the Premier League.

Andoni Iraola’s side proved they could beat any team by outplaying Manchester United at the Vitality Stadium.

Goals from Dominic Solanke and Justin Kluivert helped them secure a 2-1 lead at half-time before Manchester United were awarded a penalty in the second half.

United were awarded a penalty after Adam Smith handled in the box from a shot that had deflected off teammate Ryan Christie.

Bruno Fernandes converted the contentious  penalty while Bournemouth’s shout for their own penalty was waved away by the refree.

Speaking after the match, Iraola criticised the inconsistent officiating and also questioned some decisions made by the officiating team.

“It is not only about the important decisions,” said Iraola after the draw. “It is about Kobbie Mainoo diving in the first half and nothing happens. Ryan Christie, with much more contact, dives in the second half and it is a yellow card. It is about consistency

“Okay, we are safe, yes, but you have to value our points, the same way you value United’s points. The same exact way. The last decision especially, for the VAR to intervene, something that should be clear and obvious.

“We conceded a penalty against Newcastle and, apart from the offside, it was the correct decision, because we started grabbing a player two metres outside, but he falls inside because there is a moment inside the box. It is the same situation here.

“You can argue the first touch between the two players could be one centimetre outside the box, but it has to be clear. And it is obvious he continues making the offence inside and doesn’t allow Ryan to finish the play.”

Manchester United are currently in a bad run of form and fans are demanding a change in the dugout.