Manchester United's 3-2 Premier League victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday has been clouded by a controversial goal that former referee Dermot Gallagher believes should have been disallowed following a Bryan Mbeumo handball in the area.

Matheus Cunha converted after Mbeumo's initial shot was blocked, but replays showed the Cameroonian forward appeared to control the ball with his arm before creating the opening. VAR recommended the goal be ruled out, yet referee Michael Salisbury overturned that recommendation following an on-field review — a decision that has drawn widespread criticism.

Gallagher: Mbeumo trapped the ball with his arm

Speaking on Sky Sports News' Ref Watch, Gallagher was unequivocal in his assessment, arguing that Salisbury was misled by a directive designed for incidental contact.