LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag expressed his disappointment with three key decisions that appeared to go against his team in Sunday’s thrilling 3-1 loss to Arsenal.
Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus secured a dramatic stoppage-time victory for the Gunners in a highly entertaining match.
The game seemed poised to end in an intense draw after a penalty awarded for a foul on Kai Havertz was overturned following a pitchside review, and VAR disallowed substitute Alejandro Garnacho’s late goal for a marginal offside call.
Ten Hag attributed United’s defeat to several refereeing choices, stating that “everything seemed to go against us.”
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Speaking to Sky Sports, the Dutchman said, “Our performance was decent. I believe we played a very good game, but it felt like everything was working against us, and as a result, we couldn’t secure the win.
“We needed a bit of luck to come out on top. The decision on Alejandro Garnacho’s goal wasn’t correct; it was the wrong angle.
“Additionally, there was a potential penalty for [Rasmus] Hojlund, and we conceded a goal where there was a clear foul on Jonny Evans. It was evident and undeniable.
“While it’s true that we should have converted our chances and not allowed a goal after taking a 1-0 lead, I was satisfied with the overall performance.”
Referring to the penalty incident involving Hojlund, former Premier League referee Mike Dean told Sky Sports, “I don’t think that’s a penalty”.
“It looks like solid defending to me. Both players were jostling, and Gabriel’s arms were in position. However, from a different angle, Hojlund was holding onto Gabriel’s left arm, essentially pulling the defender down. I would have no issues with that decision.”
