With United 1-0 down, Dias sent Hojlund tumbling to the floor with a clumsy challenge inside the box. Hojlund and his United teammates screamed for a penalty but Anthony Taylor waved away the protests, while VAR also failed to intervene.
Mike Dean, while commentating for Sky Sports, claimed the clash didn't warrant a penalty, stating, 'I thought it was a natural coming together. I don't think that's enough in a game like this.'
Gary Neville believes the Red Devils certainly had a case for a spot-kick, noting, 'It may have just been a coming together but Dias seemed to step across Hojlund. I think there's something in it... his left leg goes across Hojlund's knee.'
Dean's comments highlight the worrying standard of refereeing, suggesting referees may officiate differently in high-stakes games, casting doubt on consistency regarding penalties in the Premier League.
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