Aston Villa boss Dean Smith says Manchester United earned a 'disgraceful' penalty in Thursday's clash at Villa Park.
United's 3-0 victory was kicked-off with a penalty from Bruno Fernandes, who was fouled by Ezri Konsa inside the box.
However, replays showed the Portugal international had appeared to foul the Villa defender first, leaving Smith furious when speaking after the game.
"It unravelled with the first goal," Smith said. "We made a bright start, had some chances, they are always a threat on the counter but it all changed round on the penalty decision.
"I can understand Jon (Moss, referee) getting it wrong but I don't know what VAR are looking at - it's a disgraceful decision. They have a screen they can go and look at it but they don't seem to be bothered.
"Fernandes is trying a double drag back - his first touch is on the ball his second touch is on Ezri Konsa's shin. I won't tell you what I think…
"Unfortunately they were too good for us in the second half with that lead. The second goal was the one, the reaction after the first goal wasn't great, the second goal was the one. If you go in at 1-0 you can gather the troops and go again.
"That's the first time we've had a going over since Project Restart. We are running out of games, the games will be tough but if we get back to the way we have been playing we'll win games."
Imagine my surprise when this was give as a penalty. Closer to a red card for Bruno Fernandes than a penalty to United. VAR is a disaster. pic.twitter.com/wNKVqoaqJr
— The Golden Sky (@TheGoldenSky_) July 9, 2020
