Manchester United were on top form during Tuesday’s Premier League match against Southampton after thumping them for nine.
Despite what was a brilliant display all evening from the Red Devils, which included goals from Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay and a brace from Anthony Martial, all the talk after the match seems to be about a dubious VAR decision.
United were awarded with a late penalty after Jan Bednarek clipped Martial in the box which consequently upheld referee Mike Dean’s on-field decision as well as brandished the defender with a red card.
On his way down the tunnel, the Saints defender was overheard telling officials that even Martial disagreed with the decision.
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I remember when Martial was a gentleman, diving is cheating, something that Mike Dean knows all about.
In fairness – It was a real game changing moment. The difference between Southampton getting something and taking nothing away from Old Trafford. You have to feel for them.
I agree with you. Up to that moment, as you point out, the Saints were looking to earn themselves at least a draw – at the theatre of dreams.