Howard Webb says United were denied penalty against Arsenal

Former Premier League referee, Howard Webb, has said Manchester United should have been awarded a penalty for a foul on Antonio Valencia, during their 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Saturday (http://dailypost.ng/2016/11/19/epl-manchester-united-held-arsenal-early-kick-off/).

Referee for the match, Andre Marriner, waved play on, after Nacho Monreal appeared to hold back Valencia and United manager, Jose Mourinho, refused to comment on the decision afterwards.

But Webb has now told BT Sport that, “I think on balance it was a penalty. Was it a cast-iron, stonewall penalty? No.

“I saw it in slow-motion and the contact was less significant than I first thought. But do I think Monreal in his attempt to get the ball impeded him? Yes I do. I think it’s a penalty and I’m surprised Andre didn’t give it.

“I don’t think there would have been much reaction if he had and I’m sure [Arsenal manager Arsene] Wenger would have been screaming for it down the other end.”

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