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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Stephen Killen & Matthew Hobkinson

Former referee reveals Manchester United should have been awarded penalty vs Newcastle

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has admitted that Manchester United should have been awarded a penalty against Newcastle on Sunday.

Erik ten Hag's side failed to break the deadlock at Old Trafford despite being presented with a handful of golden opportunities, with Marcus Rashford and Fred both guilty of missing clear-cut chances to put United in front.

Referee Craig Pawson came under the spotlight after the game following a number of contentious decisions during the match. Sean Longstaff appeared to foul Jadon Sancho in the box, yet the referee waved away United's appeals. Gallagher has now had his say on the incident, admitting that he thought Pawson was wrong not to award the Reds a penalty.

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