Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Match delegate admitted key decisions wrong in Blades loss
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was frustrated by decisions against Sheffield United last week (Tim Keeton/PA)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the match delegate for last week’s Premier League defeat to Sheffield United admitted Manchester United were on the wrong end of two key decisions.
The Red Devils are in second spot heading into Tuesday’s clash with injury-hit Southampton after Saturday’s goalless draw at Arsenal followed the shock loss to the rock-bottom Blades.
The 2-1 defeat ended United’s 13-match unbeaten league run, leaving Solskjaer frustrated by his players’ undercooked display and the decisions to allow Kean Bryan’s opener and then disallow Anthony Martial’s leveller.
Referees given new guidance on offside rule following controversial Man City goal
Bernardo Silva’s goal against Villa would not stand under the new directive. By Press Association Tuesday 26 Jan 2021, 5:22 PM Jan 26th 2021, 5:22 PM 7,334 Views 4 Comments
Bernardo Sllva celebrates as Villa players appeal for offside.
Bernardo Sllva celebrates as Villa players appeal for offside.
NEW GUIDANCE HAS been issued to referees and clubs after Bernardo Silva’s controversial goal for Manchester City against Aston Villa last week.
Villa were furious when City midfielder Rodri stole the ball from Tyrone Mings having come from an offside position in the build-up to the goal.
Man City s goal against Villa would be penalised for offside in future
26 Jan 2021 - 21:00
Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Aston Villa - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - January 20, 2021 Manchester City s Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring their first goal Pool via REUTERS/Martin Rickett
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The situation that led to Bernardo Silva s controversial goal for Manchester City against Aston Villa last week will be penalised in the future, the Premier League and referees association said on Tuesday.
Silva scored the opener in last week s 2-0 win when his team mate Rodri came back into play from an offside position before taking the ball off Tyrone Mings to set up the goal, which led to furious protests and a red card for Villa manager Dean Smith.