VARchester United! Have Solskjaer's side really been helped by referees?

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!

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!

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!

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.

During the round-of-32 clash at Old Trafford, James saw a shot blocked by Simon Deli’s hand. The Ivorian defender was shown a straight red and Fernandes tucked away the resulting spot-kick.

Verdict: PENALTY!

Ben Foster raced off his line and brought down Fernandes. There were no complaints from the former United keeper, who admitted after the game that he had simply been beaten to the ball, after underestimating the pace of the Portuguese. Fernandes coolly sent Foster the wrong way for his first United goal.

Verdict: PENALTY!

Solskjaer’s side were 5-0 up by half time at Prenton Park, so it's not as if they needed any help from the officials. In addition, there was no doubt about the decision to award the visitors a penalty when Tranmere goalkeeper Scott Davies took out Tahith Chong in the area. Greenwood slotted home United’s sixth goal of the afternoon.

Verdict: PENALTY!

Rashford marked his 200th appearance for United with two goals, one of which came from the penalty spot. The hosts were already 1-0 up when Williams was brought down in the box by Norwich goalkeeper Krul. It was an easy decision for Anthony Taylor.

Verdict: PENALTY!

This was a case of Mason Greenwood proving too quick for the AZ defence. The youngster burst into the area and was fouled by Jordy Claise. Juan Mata stepped up to score United’s third of the evening.

Verdict: PENALTY!

Another penalty awarded by VAR, after referee Anthony Taylor had failed to see any infringement. However, Rashford had been barged over by Bernardo Silva.

Verdict: PENALTY!

Moussa Sissoko brought Rashford down 90 seconds into the second half and, after a very lengthy delay for a VAR check, Paul Tierney was backed by the video officials, allowing Rashford to fire home from 12 yards out.

Verdict: PENALTY!

Two penalties in two games against Chelsea. On this occasion, James was felled by a clumsy tackle from Marcos Alonso and Rashford put United ahead from the spot.

Verdict: PENALTY!

In the very same game, the VAR officials intervened again after Attwell had failed to notice Todd Cantwell handling a shot from Fred. Martial took over the penalty-taking duties from Rashford but Krul produced another fine stop.

Verdict: PENALTY!

For all the complaints about VAR awarding Manchester United penalties, there have been just three instances of the video officials overruling the referee's initial decision. The first of those came against Norwich. Stuart Atwell waved away calls for a penalty after Ben Godfrey tangled with Daniel James in the area but, after a lengthy VAR deliberation, a penalty was given. It was the wrong call, given the contact was minimal, so justice was done when Tim Krul saved Rashford's spot-kick.

Verdict: NO PENALTY!

Martial decided this group-stage clash in the visitors' favour, after a rampaging Brandon Williams had clearly been fouled by Nemanja Miletic.

Verdict: PENALTY!

Rashford scored the only goal of the game after being tripped by Leicester defender Caglar Soyuncu just eight minutes in. Brendan Rodgers described the penalty as "soft" but his centre-back clearly caught the United forward. Martin Atkinson was right to point to the spot.

Verdict: PENALTY!

Three games, three penalties for United. This time, Scott McTominay was tripped by Luka Milivojevic, after a great run into the box by the midfielder. Rashford couldn’t take advantage, though, as he missed the target. And, despite Daniel James' late equaliser, United were undone by an injury-time winner from Patrick van Aanholt.

Verdict: PENALTY!

United were given a penalty for the second league game in succession. Paul Pogba went rushing towards goal and drew a foul from Conor Coady inside the area. There were no complaints from the Wolves defender. However, Pogba’s spot-kick was pushed away by Rui Patricio, meaning United had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Molineux.

Verdict: PENALTY!

Kurt Zouma was punished for a clumsy challenge on Marcus Rashford. The United forward went on a surging run into the area and the centre-back got nowhere near the ball. Anthony Taylor pointed to the spot and Rashford converted the resulting penalty to open the scoring.