Mark Clattenburg supports VAR decision to allow Boro’s controversial equaliser to stand.

The controversial equaliser in a Manchester United’s embarrassing exit in FA Cup Fourth round had Duncan Watmore handling the ball before finding Matt Crooks, who scored. 

But the law says a goal will only be disallowed if the scorer handles the ball — not the player in possession before him.

And in this case, that was Watmore.

Referee Anthony Taylor could have blown if he believed there had been a deliberate handball by the Boro man as reported by Dailymail.

“He didn’t think it was deliberate because a miscontrol by Watmore meant the ball flicked up to hit his arm, and I agree with that verdict.” Matt Clattenburg.

“It was accidental, so it was right that the goal stood.”