Vitor Pereira blows hot as his unreserved verdict about the Match against Manchester United is rapidly making Controversial headlines.

Vitor Pereira blows hot as his unreserved verdict about the match against Manchester United is rapidly making headlines after Nottingham Forest suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat at Old Trafford in a game already being overshadowed by major VAR controversy.

Manchester United eventually secured all three points in an entertaining five-goal thriller, but much of the post-match discussion centered around Matheus Cunha’s second-half goal which gave the Red Devils a crucial advantage during a tense period of the match.

Forest players immediately protested after the goal, insisting Bryan Mbeumo had clearly handled the ball in the build-up before Cunha eventually found the back of the net. Despite the loud appeals from Nottingham Forest players and coaching staff, the referee allowed play to continue before VAR stepped in for a lengthy review.

To the frustration of the away side, the goal was eventually given.

That decision completely changed the mood inside the stadium and sparked furious reactions from Vitor Pereira after the final whistle. Speaking during his post-match interview, the Nottingham Forest manager did not hold back as he questioned both the referee and the consistency of VAR decisions in the Premier League.

🗣️ “The second goal should never stand,” Pereira said angrily.

🗣️ “Everybody in the stadium saw the handball from Bryan Mbeumo. It was clear. It should have been a foul against Manchester United before the goal happened.”

The Portuguese manager admitted he was shocked that VAR reviewed the incident and still decided not to overturn the goal despite what he described as “obvious evidence.”

🗣️ “What surprised me most was that VAR checked everything and still allowed it. At that moment, it became obvious that the referee became Manchester United’s 12th man on the pitch.”

Pereira’s explosive comments quickly began trending across social media, with fans heavily divided over the incident. While Manchester United supporters argued the contact was accidental and within the rules, Nottingham Forest fans were left furious by what they believed was another costly VAR injustice against their club.

The Forest boss also compared the controversial moment to a similar incident earlier this season involving Nottingham Forest against Everton. According to Pereira, Forest were punished in that game after a nearly identical handball situation was immediately ruled a foul.

🗣️ “Earlier this season against Everton, we experienced almost the same thing and it was ruled a foul immediately,” Pereira continued.

🗣️ “So now I am asking — why is this one different? Does football change the rules every week? Or do the rules only change depending on the team involved?”

His comments are expected to draw attention from the Football Association, especially after directly accusing the officials of favoring Manchester United during such an important Premier League fixture.

Despite the controversy, the match itself was filled with quality attacking football from both sides. Manchester United started brightly and looked dangerous going forward, with Bruno Fernandes controlling the tempo from midfield. Nottingham Forest responded well after going behind and showed plenty of character throughout the contest.

However, Cunha’s controversial strike proved to be the turning point of the game.

Forest pushed hard late in the game and managed to score twice, but Manchester United held firm during the closing minutes to seal a massive 3-2 victory in front of their home supporters.

The result boosts United’s momentum heading into the final weeks of the season, while Nottingham Forest are left to reflect on another painful defeat filled with frustration and unanswered questions surrounding officiating standards.

Pereira’s emotional reaction after the game has already intensified debate surrounding VAR consistency in English football. Many supporters online pointed out that similar incidents have produced completely different outcomes throughout the campaign, leaving fans confused about how handball decisions are actually interpreted.

Former players and pundits also joined the discussion shortly after the match, with some agreeing that the goal should have been disallowed, while others defended the referee’s interpretation of the laws.

Regardless of opinion, the controversy has completely dominated headlines after what was otherwise an exciting Premier League encounter.

For Nottingham Forest and Vitor Pereira, the anger remains fresh. For Manchester United, the victory could prove crucial. But for the Premier League once again, VAR consistency has become the biggest talking point after another dramatic night of football at Old Trafford.