Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa voiced his frustration with the officiating after his team drew 1-1 with Manchester United at Craven Cottage. Fulham took the lead in the 63rd minute when Lisandro Martinez accidentally scored an own goal, but Manchester United leveled the match in the 89th minute after Matheus Cunha's shot deflected off a defender and went past goalkeeper Bernd Leno. Arbeloa claimed that every refereeing decision during the match favored Manchester United, pointing specifically to a free-kick awarded to Harry Maguire just 35 seconds before the equalizing goal. He also referenced the recent controversy in the Manchester derby, where a goal by Erling Haaland was incorrectly awarded due to a VAR error, and suggested that the referee's decisions might have been influenced by that incident. Following the match, Pro Ref, the organization responsible for VAR operations, issued an apology to Manchester United for the refereeing decisions. In response, VAR assistant Matt Donohue was temporarily removed from duties for this weekend’s games. The draw helped Fulham move out of the bottom spot in the Premier League, placing them 19th in the table, just above Tottenham on goal difference. This result was a crucial point for Fulham, who are striving to avoid relegation this season. Fulham’s next match will be against newly promoted Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Saturday, 10 October. The game will be an important test for Fulham as they continue their battle to stay in the Premier League. Meanwhile, the ongoing discussions about VAR's role in football continue, with officials and managers alike calling for greater consistency and transparency in decision-making. The outcome of the Fulham vs. Manchester United match has sparked further debate about the reliability of VAR technology in high-stakes games. While Pro Ref has taken steps to address concerns raised by teams and fans, the incident highlights the need for continued evaluation and improvement of the system. As the season progresses, the performance of both Fulham and the refereeing system will be under close scrutiny.