Dubious goal panel awards goals to Nani and Carrick

Following a meeting of the Dubious Goals Panel, the number of own goals scored in favour of Manchester United has been reduced from 12 to 10. Nani (1st goal v Arsenal A) and Carrick (3rd goal v Portsmouth H) were the beneficiaries of the decision.

United supporters the world over had considered the 1st goal at the Emirates stadium to be Nani’s following his sublime piece of skill, but it is nice to have it officially accredited to the Portuguese winger.

The reduction of own goals scored by United’s opponents also means that Dimitar Berbatov, who was tied with OG at 12 each, is now the club’s second highest scorer for the season.