Nigel Pearson feels ‘two key decisions’ went against Bristol City at Wigan

Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson was left to bemoan “two key decisions” that went against his side in the 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw at Wigan.

The Robins got off to the perfect start at the DW, opening the scoring through Andreas Weimann inside six minutes.

It could have been even better for the visitors had referee John Busby awarded a penalty when Wigan centre-back Jason Kerr collided with City forward Tommy Conway.

The official was involved again shortly afterwards, when Wigan left-back Joe Bennett appeared to lash out at ex-Latics midfielder Joe Williams on the deck.

With most of the crowd expecting a red card to be produced, Busby brandished only yellow.

And Wigan took full advantage by levelling through Will Keane midway through the second half, with a goal their performance undoubtedly merited.

“We’ve been in a winning position again – as we have in every game this season – and we had chances to win it,” said Pearson.

“It’s frustrating, and even after they equalised we created another golden opportunity that we couldn’t take.

“And although they put us under a lot of pressure, it wasn’t exactly hearts-in-mouths stuff.

“Generally we managed to deal with their threat, which was direct and physical at times.

“Fair play to them, they are a decent side and they play their way. But it’s an overall feeling of frustration at the end.”

On the two first-half flashpoints, Pearson added: “Look, there were two really key moments in the game, both in the first half, which I’m not going to get drawn on.

“We should be talking about the quality of football on both sides, and not decision-making.

“Apparently the referee has said the yellow card was given for petulance rather than aggression.

“Make of that what you will, but I