Published 16:23 IST, February 15th 2021
Harry Maguire suggests Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has turned referees AGAINST Man United
Man United defender Harry Maguire believes that Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho have played a part in turning the referees against the Red Devils.
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Man United captain Harry Maguire has suggested that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has turned referees against Red Devils. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men were held to a 1-1 draw against relegation-threatened West Brom on Sunday and dropped vital points in title race. However, Maguire was adamant that West Brom’s early opener should have been ruled out for a foul on Victor Lindelof and also insisted he should have been awarded a penalty following a decision which was overturned by VAR, having originally gone in his favour.
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West Brom vs Man United: Baggies restrict title chasers to underwhelming draw
Mbaye Diagne put hosts in front just two minutes into game after he shoved off a challenge from Victor Lindelof and neatly headed ball into net. United struggled to create many chances but Fernandes' brilliant left-foot volley before half-time drew visitors level. Referee Craig Dawson awarded United a penalty on hour mark but rescinded it after a VAR review showed that Maguire went down too easily under Semi Ajayi's challenge.
game ended 1-1 as United dropped points in ir title challenge. Red Devils are w 13 points behind league leaders Man City, who have a game in hand. Meanwhile, West Brom remained in 19th despite point.
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Harry Maguire fumes at Jurgen Klopp, Mourinho for turning referees against Man United
While speaking to reporters after United were held to a 1-1 draw against West Brom at Hawthorns, Harry Maguire said, "Ever since people from or teams have spoken about us we've had thing, absolutely thing." Englishman added, "I don't understand why ref has been sent to monitor to check it. It was a clear foul on me. I'm goal-side of defender and I feel a touch on my shoulder, he's pulling me back and re's a clip on my heels."
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In his post-match interview, Maguire was referring to time Reds manr Jurgen Klopp called out Man United's penalty record under Solskjaer. After Liverpool succumbed to a 1-0 defeat against Southampton, German ted United’s “incredible record” with penalties since VAR was introduced. At time, Klopp said, "I hear w that Man United had more penalties in two years than I had in five and a half years. I’ve idea if that’s my fault, or how that can happen.”
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Last month, Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho also took a sly dig at United's penalty record and said, “If somebody cant cry about VAR, it’s Manchester United”.
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Im Credits - Harry Maguire, Liverpool Instagram
16:23 IST, February 15th 2021