Erik ten Hag makes claim Manchester United draw with Southampton 'was influenced by the referee'

Erik ten Hag argued that Manchester United's 0-0 draw with Southampton was influenced by the referee” after three disputed decisions. United were frustrated in their pursuit of three points against the south coast side and may consider themselves fortunate to end with a point given Southampton’s chances to win the match through Theo Walcott and James Ward-Prowse. Ad However, some key refereeing judgements put United on the back foot.

Europa League'This team has character' – Ten Hag buoyed with Man Utd’s response to Liverpool humbling09/03/2023 AT 23:00 First up was a red card for Casemiro midway through the red half, when the former Real Madrid man went over the top of the ball into Carlos Alcaraz, and while the lunge caused no lasting damage, Anthony Taylor gave a red card after being prompted to take a review. Kyle Walker-Peters also caught Bruno Fernandes in the box and Armel Bella-Kotchap appeared to handle a cross, but neither incident saw United awarded a penalty. Speaking to Sky Sports, Ten Hag praised his players for showing resilience while down a man.

Arsenal cruise to win at Fulham as Trossard makes history Chelsea return to top of the table thanks to Kerr stunner to beat Man Utd He said: «Big compliments to the team. They showed big character to play so long with 10. They were physically and mentally strong to get a point.» The Dutchman also believed his side should have had at least one spot-kick, saying: «Definitely.

There's no doubt. I don't know why VAR didn't interrupt.» Turning to Casemiro, he hinted that the Brazilian was unfairly targeted, not just against Southampton but for his sending off against Crystal Palace when he had his hands around Will Hughes' neck. «Casemiro played over 500 games in