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Matthew Hobkinson

Callum Wilson reveals what Manchester United player told him after penalty shout vs Newcastle

Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson has revealed that one of the Manchester United players asked him what has happened to "the standard of referees in this country" after the 0-0 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The game was somewhat overshadowed by a series of controversial refereeing decisions and VAR calls, as Erik ten Hag's side failed to find a way past Nick Pope in goal. United had multiple penalty appeals turned away, as both Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo appealed for fouls in the box, yet referee Craig Pawson ignored the pleas for a spot-kick on both occasions.

One of the biggest talking points from the game was the decision to disallow a goal for the Reds, after Ronaldo swooped in to take the ball off Nick Pope, claiming that the ball was in play. Despite numerous United players surrounding Pawson and asking him to have a further look, decision failed to go the way of Ten Hag's team once again.

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