Bruno Fernandes demands an apology after Manchester United were denied a penalty for handball against Tottenham… as the furious Red Devils captain wonders if the decision will get the same ‘show’ as Wolves claim at Old Trafford
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Bruno Fernandes was left furious after Manchester United were denied a penalty in their 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
United suffered their first defeat of the new season as Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs side secured their first home win.
The United captain was seriously unhappy after feeling sad for his team when he saw their penalty claims brushed off as the game was tied at 0-0.
Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho charged forward, cut in from the left and fired a shot into goal, before it hit defender Cristian Romero’s arm.
The incident was reviewed on VAR but no action was taken as referee Michael Oliver awards a corner kick and play continues.
Bruno Fernandes is furious after Manchester United were denied a penalty against Tottenham
The United captain (right) felt sad after his side were denied a penalty for handball
Fernandes (not pictured) is adamant that United should have been awarded a penalty after Alejandro Garnacho’s (right) shot hit Tottenham’s Cristian Romero (left)’s arm
Fernandes drew comparisons to coverage of Wolves being denied a penalty at Old Trafford on Monday, when refereeing boss Jon Moss apologized to Michael O’Neil for not awarding a penalty when Andre Onana clattered against Sasa Kalajdzic.
The Portuguese playmaker wants to apologize to United for the decision against his team at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and issued a defiant call to action on Sky Sports after the game.
“Last week they made it a big deal that United didn’t get a penalty against them (Wolves),” Fernandes said.
“I want to see what’s going to happen this week if it’s going to do the same show as last week.
“I want to see if Jon Moss comes to our dressing room to apologize as they said he did to the Wolves manager,” he added.
United’s penalty claims were valid after the ball clearly hit Romero’s arm, who was in the penalty area at the time.
Tottenham’s Argentina centre-back stood away from his body at the time and leaned back with both hands in the air.
Spurs would then go on to win the match as Pape Sarr and a Lisandro Martinez own goal secured the hosts three points, while Fernandes also missed a golden opportunity from close range.
Fernandes wants a similar apology for what Jon Moss (left) and Howard Webb (right) gave to Wolves after they were denied a penalty against United
Fernandes (right) insists a ‘big thing’ was made when Wolves were denied a penalty on Monday when goalkeeper Andre Onana (black shirt) clattered into Wolves substitute Sasa Kalajdzic (centre left)
United boss Erik ten Hag watched as his side suffered a disappointing defeat to the Spurs
The 28-year-old’s swipe at Wolves’ penalty coverage comes after Premier League referee chief Howard Webb also contacted Wolves to admit a penalty should have been awarded.
The officials overseeing the game at Old Trafford were also suspended from this weekend’s top English matches.
United will have the chance to get rid of a difficult match in London against Nottingham Forest next week.
Meanwhile, the Spurs hope to get two wins as they travel to Bournemouth.