Manchester United got off lightly with penalty calls against Southampton
* There were some dubious decisions in 3-2 victory for Manchester United
* Chris Smalling got away with one after holding Ryan Bertrand's shirt in the box
* Ashley Young also committed foul that should have been given as a spot kick
There were a number of contentious decisions in the thrilling game between Manchester United and Southampton on Saturday.
Referee Stuart Atwell had his work cut out and the Saints can feel hard done by after losing 3-2 at Old Trafford.
Here, Sportsmail's Mark Clattenburg casts his expert eye over three incidents from the game.
Chris Smalling was lucky to get away with his challenge on Ryan Bertrand in the box
Chris Smalling on Ryan Bertrand
PENALTY — This should have resulted in the award of a spot-kick, but it was a difficult one for referee Stuart Attwell.
The holding of Bertrand’s shirt by Smalling happened on the blind side of the official. The best angle to see the offence would have been from behind the goal.
Yan Valery on Alexis Sanchez
NO PENALTY — This one was not a spot-kick. The hold from Valery was so slight that it did not affect Sanchez’s ability to play the ball.
If you gave a penalty for this, then you would be giving more than 10 every game!
Ashley Young on Ryan Bertrand
PENALTY — Southampton can feel wronged because they should also have been awarded a penalty for this one.
Bertrand ran across Young and the Manchester United defender grabbed the wrist of the forward, pulling him down. Attwell missed it and allowed play to continue.
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6766747/Manchester-United-got-lightly-penalty-calls-against-Southampton.html
kalo sudah pake VAR, Soton dah dapat 2 penalti & United bisa kalah tuh
