Redknapp and Murphy adamant Man United should have had a penalty

‘It is clear and obvious’: Pundits Jamie Redknapp and Glenn Murphy adamant Manchester United should have been awarded a penalty when Scott McTominay was brought down in their 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace

  • Jamie Redknapp and Glenn Murphy felt Man United should have had a penalty
  • Scott McTominay was brought down inside the box by Palace’s Chris Richards
  • United had to settle for a 1-1 draw thanks to a late equaliser from Michael Olise

Pundits Jamie Redknapp and Glenn Murray strongly believe that Manchester United will feel hard done by after not being awarded a penalty in their 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

Michael Olise notched a stunning free-kick in the 91st minute to earn the Eagles a shock draw against Erik ten Hag’s in-form United at Selhurst Park.

The Red Devils looked set to move up to second in the Premier League and record a 10th consecutive victory, but instead they had to settle for a point, and third place in the league table.

Manchester United could have been awarded a penalty in their 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace

United’s Scott McTominay was brought down by Palace defender Chris Richards inside the box

Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring for United in the 43rd minute as he arrived inside the box with perfect timing before firing home.

United could have, however, extended their lead to 2-0 if they had been awarded a penalty when midfielder Scott McTominay was brought down inside the box by Palace defender Chris Richards on his debut.

Pundits Murray and Redknapp were left bemused that VAR didn’t even step in or that the referee didn’t review the incident on the pitchside monitor.   

Pundits Glenn Murray and Jamie Redknapp were left bemused that VAR didn’t even step in

‘I think it is a penalty. We’ve seen it back a number of times and it’s a real difficult one,’ former Brighton striker Murray said on Sky Sports.

‘For me, McTominay gets the ball and takes it away from Richards. Richards dangles a foot in and I don’t think he touches the ball. 

‘For me that is a penalty and why the referee hasn’t gone over to the monitor to make his own decision on this I’m not sure.’

Former Brighton striker Murray felt it was a penalty after watching it back multiple times

Redknapp fully agreed, by adding: ‘I couldn’t agree more Glenn, he has chopped it away on his right foot, it is a lovely touch. 

‘What I don’t understand is sometimes VAR will look at things for 5 to 10 minutes then something like that is actually so clear and obvious. Also vitally important for a team, why they just didn’t spend a little bit more time.

‘Personally I think it is clear and obvious. It’s a lovely bit of skill from McTominay, he deceives him, he is waiting for the challenge and he doesn’t touch it. 

‘He knows it’s a foul. He didn’t do a lot wrong Chris Richards, but he got that wrong and got away with it.’

Murray was also keen to reiterate that Scotland international McTominay is not one that goes down looking for a penalty either.  

‘He’s not that type McTominay to get into the box and go down. It’s not in his nature. He touches the ball, gets the contact and doesn’t get it (the penalty).’

Murray was also keen to reiterate that United’s McTominay is not one that goes down easily




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