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Kyle Newbould

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper slams 'really poor' penalty decision in Manchester United defeat

Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has lamented the decision not to hand his side a penalty for an alleged handball by Harry Maguire in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Manchester United.

The Reds enjoyed a dominant win over Forest at the City Ground thanks to goals from Antony and Diogo Dalot. Erik ten Hag's side created countless chances at 1-0 up, with Forest unable to register a single shot on target in the 90 minutes.

But things may have worked out differently had the home side been given a penalty when Maguire, challenging to head clear a corner with two of his own players, saw the ball drop onto his elevated arm. Referee Simon Hooper did not award a spot-kick, with VAR official Andy Madley not deeming it obvious enough for a review.

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