Nottingham Forest have been awarded an apology from the Premier League's governing body, the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO), following a contentious handball decision during their match against Manchester United on Sunday.
The decision, which saw referee Andy Salisbury overrule VAR, sparked widespread debate and criticism, with many feeling that a clear handball had not been given.
Matheus Cunha's goal in the second half of the 2-1 victory for Manchester United sparked the controversy, with the Brazilian striker appearing to handle the ball before scoring.
Forest have been given an official apology by the PGMO, acknowledging that the decision was incorrect and expressing their commitment to getting it right in the future.
The apology comes as a welcome relief to the Forest players and staff, who were left seething with frustration after the match.
Forest's manager, Steve Cooper, expressed his delight at the apology, saying: 'We're pleased that the PGMO have taken responsibility for their mistake and acknowledged the error. It's a positive step towards building trust and ensuring that decisions are made fairly and consistently.'