Why Man Utd were not awarded a penalty vs Arsenal

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean in a recent statement has reacted to the two controversial incidents during Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday.

In a post-match statement, Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag has blamed three refereeing decisions for his side’s second defeat of this season.

Two of the three incidents were penalty involving Man Utd striker Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho’s 88th minute goal was ruled out for offside.

Addressing the penalty incident, which involved Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhaes, Dean told Sky Sports: “I don’t think that’s a pen. I think it’s just good strong defending.

“They’re both tussling for it and his [Gabriel’s] arms are there but if you look at another angle, Hojlund has got hold of his left arm so he’s kind of pulling the defender down. I’d be more than happy with that decision.”

Garnacho’s goal, which was also ruled out late in the game, would have been a boost for the Red Devils.

Dean added: “His shoulder’s offside and that’s what they’ve given.

“I understand where the manager’s coming from because the angle there is not ideal but we’ve got the technology in the hub to put the lines in the correct position and it looked offside at normal speed.”