That Man U pelanty would never have been given had it been roles reversed.

The ref gives it knowing that if he has got it wrong it gets overturned by the faceless VAR official hundreds of miles away.
They see it as no reason to disagree with the refs interpretation.

If the referee had sole responsibility, I don't believe he would have awarded it. It looked dodgy at first glance but worse when slowed down!
A camera on the sideline, he has a quick look and is embarassed.

How all the pundits who have played at the highest level, and ex-Man U players to boot, say it is never a penalty and yet it is allowed to stand

Don't like Villa and I think they are doomed but the fact is that we've seen yet again a top team get a crucial decision at the expense of the lower team.

Said it before, say it again.... modern day football sucks!