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Ex-ref Gallagher dismisses Man Utd penalty claims for Garnacho

Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho should not have earned a penalty against Tottenham on Sunday.

The Red Devils played out a 2-2 draw with Spurs at home in the Premier League.

Manager Erik ten Hag felt a first half challenge on Garnacho from Destiny Udogie, when the scores were 1-1, merited a penalty.

However, former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher disagreed, stating on Ref Watch: "I didn't think there was enough in it for there to be a penalty.

"But as a defender, why would you do this? Why would you run the risk? He doesn't have to do that. It doesn't look right, does it?

"He's got hold of him, making contact, but he's not pulled him down. I'd have been really surprised if a penalty had been given."

Ten Hag stated post-game: "Yes. What can you do? But I am used to it, all season that is the case.

"At Spurs was similar, a clear handball from [Cristian] Romero and I can list a number more. In some point I think it will turn."

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