Fans of rival clubs believe that the Red Devils have benefited from preferential treatment this season, so Goal has reviewed all 19 of their penalties
Not since the days of Sir Alex Ferguson have we heard so much talk about Manchester United getting preferential treatment off referees.
Social media has been running wild with talk of 'VARchester United' and 'Man Utd Penalty Bingo' because of how many spot-kicks Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have been awarded this season.
However, even Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has voiced his concern over the number of decisions that seem to be going United's way.
But are United really receiving help from the officials?
Below, we review all 19 penalties awarded to the Red Devils this season to see whether there's anything to these conspiracy theories…
Getty1FA Cup: Man Utd 1-3 Chelsea
Callum Hudson-Odoi blatantly tripped Martial as United tried in vain to get themselves back into the semi-final showdown at Wembley. Fernandes fired home but it was little more than a consolation goal for United as their hopes of FA Cup glory went up in smoke.
Verdict: PENALTY!
AdvertisementGetty2Premier League MD34: Aston Villa 0-3 Man Utd
The most controversial decision of the season? It was certainly a historic one, as United equalled the record for most penalties received in a single Premier League season (13). Jon Moss pointed to the spot after Fernandes had been upended by Ezri Konsa in the area. However, on closer inspection, it emerged that the attacking midfielder had actually initiated the contact. However, VAR inexplicably agreed with Moss, clearing the way for Fernandes to open the scoring. Villa boss Dean Smith called it a "disgraceful" decision and his fury was understandable.
Verdict: NO PENALTY!
Getty Images3Premier League MD33: Man Utd 5-2 Bournemouth
The game at Old Trafford was tied at one goal apiece when Mike Dean pointed to the spot in the 35th minute, after noticing an Adam Smith handball. Rashford took care of the rest as United went on to record an impressive victory.
Verdict: PENALTY!
Getty4Premier League MD30: Tottenham 1-1 Man Utd
Eric Dier was bamboozled by Paul Pogba's neat footwork and bundled the Frenchman over in the box. Fernandes scored from the spot to salvage a point for United.
Verdict: PENALTY!
N.B. Jon Moss awarded United a penalty in the dying minutes for another perceived foul on Pogba by Dier but the referee was correctly overruled by VAR.