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Rio Ferdinand hits out at referee after Manchester United vs Newcastle draw

Former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand has questioned multiple of referee Craig Pawson's decisions after yesterday's 0-0 draw between the Red Devils and Newcastle United.

There were a number of contentious decisions in the game at Old Trafford, including numerous penalty shouts that weren't given to both sides - one of which saw replays show Magpies forward Callum Wilson seemingly caught by Man United defender Raphael Varane in a decision called 'the worst' decision of the weekend by Danny Murphy.

Pawson has become one of the most controversial referees in recent months due to fans disagreeing with his decisions on the pitch, and now Ferdinand has become one of his many critics.

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