Bruno Fernandes requires apology from referee over Romero handball after Manchester United lose to Spurs

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes slammed the referees for the VAR no-call penalty determination throughout his facet’s 2-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur within the Premier League. Erik ten Hag’s facet suffered a defeat in London after a goalless first half by Pape Matar Sarr and an personal aim by Lisandro Martinez. However, a contentious second earlier than the break didn’t sit nicely with the Red Devils.

Alejandro Garnacho’s shot appeared to strike Cristian Romero’s forearm within the penalty space halfway by way of the primary half however referee Michael Oliver was unmoved. And, after VAR didn’t intervene, Fernandes delivered a scathing post-match evaluation, referencing the controversy surrounding a penalty declare involving Andre Onana in Monday’s win over Wolves; an incident that prompted Moss to apologise to Wolves supervisor Gary O’Neil.

“You have to ask him. They have to start making interviews after the games so that they can explain themselves. It was a clear penalty, no excuses for not seeing, no excuses for the VAR to not see that,” Fernandes instructed Stadium Astro.

“Last week they made a big thing on United not having a penalty against [them]. I want to see what is going to happen this week if it is going to happen the same show they did last week. I want to see if Jon Moss also comes to apologise to our dressing room like they did to the manager of Wolves. I hope he can come.”

Fernandes’ sentiments had been echoed by Ten Hag, who was perplexed that VAR didn’t intervene after Oliver decided that no motion was required.

The Dutchman instructed Sky Sports after the match: “We deserved a penalty, I don’t know why [it wasn’t given]. It’s a penalty. Absolutely a penalty. It changes the direction of the ball and he’s blocking, the hand is right above [him].”

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Aug 20, 2023