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Alex James

'One of the strangest incidents I've ever seen' - former referee gives verdict on Man United penalty claims

Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher felt referee Antony Taylor was correct to ignore two penalty claims from Manchester United in their weekend draw with Southampton.

Erik ten Hag's side drew 0-0 with the Saints having been reduced to 10 men in the first half when Casemiro was sent off following a VAR review. United had two spot-kick appeals in quick succession at Old Trafford but Gallagher was adamant the officials got both calls right.

The first penalty shout came when Kyle Walker-Peters challenged Bruno Fernandes in the box before United sought a handball against Armel Bella-Kotchap. Gallagher felt the latter was a bizarre passage of play with the Saints defender almost flat on the floor in making an interception, but he didn't feel there was a handball.

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