Luke O'Nien reckons Sunderland's point-saving penalty against Luton Town offered proof that refereeing decisions even themselves out over the course of a season. The Black Cats were awarded a spot-kick five minutes from time against the Hatters at the Stadium of Light for a foul by Amari Bell on Amad, although replays suggested any contact was minimal, which Amad stepped up to convert and secure a 1-1 draw.
Luton boss Rob Edwards was frustrated at the decision, which came just three days after Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray was infuriated when Sheffield United ran out 2-1 winners on Wearside courtesy of a goal that should have been disallowed for offside. O'Nien took a phlegmatic approach, insisting that referees are only human and mistakes will happen.
"It's difficult because for example take the other night [against Sheffield United], we trust our line and the way we set up, and we did well," he said. "You look at the goal and we set up the way we should set up, and it was offside.
