• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Erik ten Hag hits out at Manchester United 'injustice' following controversial penalty decision against West Ham

Home> Football> Football News> Man Utd

Published 19:45 27 Oct 2024 GMT

Erik ten Hag hits out at Manchester United 'injustice' following controversial penalty decision against West Ham

United suffered a 2-1 loss in the Premier League at the London Stadium.

John McDougall

John McDougall

Erik ten Hag has labelled West Ham's penalty an 'injustice' after Manchester United suffered a late loss at the London Stadium following a controversial VAR decision.

United were beaten 2-1 by the Hammers in East London after both sides have suffered a poor start to the Premier League season.

The visitors were on top in the first half but were unable to convert any of their chances into a lead.

Advert

And they were made to pay when Crysencio Summerville netted the opener for the hosts with 16 minutes remaining.

Ten Hag's men got back on level terms shortly after when Casemiro headed home.

The game's controversial moment came when Matthijs de Ligt's challenged Danny Ings in the penalty area and the Hammers striker went down.

Referee David Coote initially did not give anything, but was then called over to the pitchside monitor by the VAR, and after deliberating for some time with a long check eventually awarded the spot kick, much to the protestations from the United camp.

Advert

Jarrod Bowen slotted home the resulting penalty in stoppage time and it proved decisive to secure all three points for the hosts.

United fans were furious with the decision, arguing that there had been a handball by Ings prior to contact and that there had not been enough contact between the two players to warrant a penalty being given.

Erik ten Hag. (
Getty)

The Premier League has issued a statement on the controversial incident, clarifying why the penalty was awarded.

Advert

And Ten Hag has now given his verdict on the penalty decision and labelled it an 'injustice' and not for the first time this season the Dutchman feels United have been on the rough end of a refereeing decision.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, he said: "In football it is not always the best team winning, today it's very obvious and clear. We were far better than the opponent, but there are two things: we didn't score and it was a very poor decision from the referee - on field but also definitely off field.

"I asked them for some explanation and they explained to me, but when it's not clear and obvious, the VAR shouldn't interfere and that was the instruction before the season. They don't keep their own process and that is very poor.

"When you take so long in a very messy situation and if you have to consider if it's either a penalty or not, then it's clear it's not penalty because it has such a big impact on the score of this game.

Advert

"The refereeing should take the responsibility, that is the third time that we really feel injustice and that is clear."


Featured Image Credit: Sky Sports/Premier League

Topics: Manchester United, Erik Ten Hag, West Ham United, VAR

John McDougall
John McDougall

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

13 mins ago
14 mins ago
an hour ago
  • 13 mins ago

    Viktor Gyokeres transfer saga takes ANOTHER twist after key issue during negotiations that could end deal

    Arsenal are hoping to complete a deal for the Sporting striker.

    Football
  • 14 mins ago

    Chelsea fans are convinced one player needs to leave following win over Fluminense in Club World Cup

    Chelsea are in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup.

    Football
  • an hour ago

    Arsenal 'planning' sensational swap deal with Crystal Palace to sign Eberechi Eze and it's pure genius

    Mikel Arteta is desperate to add the Crystal Palace man to his squad.

    Football
  • an hour ago

    Barcelona prepared to issue ultimate humiliation to Marcus Rashford as Man Utd star makes shock Carrington appearance

    Marcus Rashford continues to be linked with a move away from Manchester United.

    Football
  • Man United fans have lost it after their defeat against West Ham and it’s NOT Erik ten Hag getting the blame
  • Ex-Man Utd wonderkid Erik ten Hag controversially sold claims he was 'disrespected' by manager
  • Premier League release statement on controversial penalty given to West Ham against Man Utd
  • Erik ten Hag to get rid of Bayer Leverkusen player for the second time after selling him to the club while in charge of Man Utd