The FA is expected to initiate an investigation following a “bizarre” controversy in the Spurs vs. Man Utd match.

The FA is expected to investigate an unusual incident that occurred during Spurs’ dramatic 4-3 Carabao Cup victory over Manchester United.

Spurs secured a semi-final clash with Liverpool after an intense encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The hosts initially dominated with a 3-0 lead, thanks to Dominic Solanke’s brace and a goal from Dejan Kulusevski. However, goalkeeper Fraser Forster’s mistakes allowed United back into the game, with goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Amad Diallo.

Heung-Min Son then scored directly from a corner, catching United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir off guard. Bayindir argued that he was fouled by Lucas Bergvall, who appeared to tug his arm as the ball went in. With VAR unavailable at this stage, the controversial goal and its replays on the big screen infuriated United players.

Bayindir and captain Bruno Fernandes were both booked, with Fernandes vocally protesting to referee John Brooks while pointing at the screen showing the incident.

Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett described the situation as “unusual,” noting that replays of Son’s goal on the big screen heightened tensions. Hackett believes both the FA and EFL will likely investigate the incident, as it sparked heated protests from United players.

Both teams are set to return to Premier League action on Sunday, with United hosting Bournemouth and Spurs facing Liverpool in a preview of their semi-fin

al clash.