Gary O'Neil questions officiating after Manchester United win over Ipswich Town
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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Ipswich Town manager Gary O'Neil expressed frustration with the handball rule following his team's 5-2 loss to Manchester United. O'Neil cited a specific incident involving Harry Maguire, where a handball by the Manchester United player resulted in a Jacob Greaves own goal that was allowed to stand. The Ipswich Town manager characterized the contact as blatant and questioned the legitimacy of the outcome given the current interpretation of the rules. The Premier League match concluded with Manchester United scoring five goals to secure the result against Ipswich Town. Officials permitted the goal to count despite the handling offense during the sequence of play. No further action regarding the officiating decision has been announced by the league at this time.
- •Manchester United defeated Ipswich Town with a final score of 5-2.
- •Gary O'Neil disputed the validity of a goal resulting from a Harry Maguire handball.
- •The officials ruled that the sequence resulting in a Jacob Greaves own goal should stand.
- •The match took place within the context of the Premier League season.
- 8:01 PMBBC Sport — 'It doesn't feel like a goal' - O'Neil questions law after 'blatant' Maguire handball
"Ipswich Town manager Gary O'Neil questions the handball rule after a loophole allowed Harry Maguire's handling offence to stand as a Jacob Greaves own goal.
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