PREMIER LEAGUE CONFIRM ANDY MADLEY AND MATT DONOHUE DECISION AFTER MAN UNITED VAR CONTROVERSY

Manchester United news as Premier League referee appointments for the mid-week fixtures are confirmed after weekend controversy

Andy Madley will referee in the Premier League this week(Image: Getty Images)

Premier League referee Andy Madley has been confirmed to officiate Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal on Wednesday night following the VAR controversy in Manchester United's draw with Everton.

The Red Devils came from 2-0 down to 2-2 on Saturday thanks to second-half goals from Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte. However, Everton were denied a late penalty with Ashley Young going down inside the box.

After Andre Onana parried a shot, the ex-United star fell to the floor after minimal contact from Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt. Madley initially awarded a penalty to the home side but VAR intervened to change the decision.

Matt Donohue, who was the VAR, suggested that Madley watched the incident on the on-field screen before the referee overturned the decision and no penalty was awarded. After the game, Everton boss David Moyes slammed the decision, claiming De Ligt pulled Young's shirt.

"I can’t understand. He (De Ligt) pulled his jersey," said Moyes. "I just thought the referee made the correct decision at the time and he should stick with it. I think everybody who watches football we're all looking forward to seeing a referee saying 'no, no I'm sticking with it'.

"If it's absolutely clear and obvious that’s what we’ve got VAR for, but I didn't think it needed to get involved. It’s frustrating. It looked to me like the shirt pull needed to be given. You shouldn't be getting away with pulling jerseys."

With Premier League action returning in mid-week, both Madley and Donohue have been handed games. Madley will referee the huge game at the City Ground between Forest and Arsenal on Wednesday while Donohue will oversee VAR on Tuesday for Brighton vs Bournemouth.

Derek Eaton, who was assistant VAR at Goodison Park, will join Paul Tierney in the VAR booth at Stockley Park for Wolves vs Fulham at Molineux. Darren England will referee United's clash with Ipswich Town on Wednesday.

- Josh Holland