EX REF WATCH Mike Dean review whether Manchester United should have had a penalty vs Arsenal

Manchester United’s loss at The Emirates last September sparked numerous discussions, all of which were unfavorable for Erik Ten Hag’s team.

The second leg at the Theatre of Dreams also had a controversial moment, with Amad Diallo believing he should have been given a penalty.

According to UnitedinFocus, former Premier League referee Mike Dean shared his opinion on the contentious decision, stating, “I believe Amad stepped on Partey’s foot. No penalty in my view.”

Former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison also chimed in, saying, “It’s not a foul, not even close. Amad Diallo simply stepped on Thomas Partey.”

Sky Sports commentary further analyzed the incident, with Gary Neville questioning whether Partey’s foot had indeed made contact with Amad.

Despite the debates and analyses, both the on-field referee and the VAR team remained firm in their decision not to award a penalty.

The first half concluded with Manchester United trailing 1-0, leaving them to regret the missed opportunity for an equalizer.

The match concluded with Arsenal securing a 1-0 victory, while Manchester United struggled to convert their chances into clear-cut opportunities.