Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes disagree with Peter Walton's Southampton penalty claim vs Manchester United

Manchester United legends Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes believe Scott McTominay should've been penalised for a handball in the penalty area during their win over Southampton.

Bruno Fernandes ' second-half volley was enough to hand United their second win in a week, following on from their inspired performance against Liverpool. Erik ten Hag's side came close to opening the scoring in the first half but three chances were thwarted by last-ditch defending from the Saints to keep the score level.

After the Reds skipper netted his first goal of the season, the hosts came out looking to find the equaliser. They had a penalty shout after a coming-together between Che Adams and McTominay saw the ball handled in the United box.

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Referee Andy Madley waved play on as VAR Peter Bankes decided that there was no wrongdoing from the Scotland midfielder. However, both Ferdinand and Scholes felt McTominay was lucky not to be penalised.

Speaking on BT Sport, Ferdinand said: "I thought they got fortunate in the end and the decision went for Man United. I don’t think they’ll be too aggrieved if it was given, going either way I don’t think there would be too many complaints from Man United.

"When you see it, it’s two or three times he’s actually handled the ball there. I think they’re lucky.

"He’s done it three times, you talk about natural position but when your hands are shoulder height I think you know what you’re doing. He’s done it, once, twice, caught it on the right."

The proximity of the ball to the United midfielder's arm was the reason why the penalty was not being given, according to ex-referee Peter Walton. He said: "You can’t hide behind the fact ball did strike the hand on more than one