Premier League issue statement as Sunderland penalty overturned against Manchester UnitedSunderland were left fuming by VAR's decision. View Image English referee Stuart Attwell checks the pitch-side monitor (Image: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)Sunderland were controversially denied a penalty in their match against Manchester United. "After VAR review, the referee overturned the original decision of penalty to Sunderland. Referee announcement: "After review, there is no foul by the Manchester United player. "For some reason today, we've got an assistant referee as VAR and an assistant VAR.