Man Utd boss Solskjaer: Ref wasn't at his best

Football
25 Aug 2019 • 9:15 PM MYT
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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was left frustrated with the match officials after defeat to Crystal Palace.

United were beaten 2-1 at home to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford but felt they should have been awarded spot-kicks for a challenge by Martin Kelly on Anthony Martial, and another by the same Palace defender against Marcus Rashford.

In addition, referee Paul Tierney decided to give Gary Cahill a yellow card instead of red after he fouled Martial when the Frenchman appeared ready to burst into penalty the area and shoot on goal.

"With Martial, it was a clear and obvious penalty. It is nailed on," said Solskjaer, whose side trailed 1-0 at the time. "I don't think the referee has had his best game. I am surprised that VAR didn't change the decision, Martial will not slip if he doesn't have a 100-kilo defender on his shoulder.

"I don't want to go on about the referee but for the Cahill tackle (in the first half), Martial is clear on goal, it is a scoring opportunity so there is no doubt for me on that one either."

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