Erik ten Hag wasn’t happy as his Manchester United players fell to a 3-1 defeat against Arsenal on Sunday. In a post-match interview, the manager questioned several refereeing decisions that went against the Reds on the day.
There was shout for a penalty in the second half after new signing Rasmus Hojlund came off the bench to make his debut.
The 20-year-old took on Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes, who took down the striker inside the box without making contact with the ball.
Hojlund was pulled to the ground but the foul itself was ignored by VAR.
I am prepared to die on this hill. I mean, come on.
Not even having a go at the officials, it is an absurdly difficult job, but it’s the media reaction which interests me more.
That is – quite clearly – a foul. Where’s the outrage similar to after Wolves?! https://t.co/4gmGk3HpGo
— Annie Eaves (@AnnieEaves) September 3, 2023
Speaking to reporters after the match, Ten Hag said: “The performance is right, we played a good game but everything went against us. And then you don’t win the game.
“You saw the game, it’s not offside, that is the wrong angle, then a penalty on Hojlund, we concede a goal and that is a foul on Jonny Evans.”
It’s hard to disagree with Ten Hag. The offside, denied penalty on Jonny Evans were all ignored by the referee.
United still won’t get an apology unlike Wolves.
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