Mike Dean has dismissed Erik ten Hag’s claims that Manchester United have been robbed of a late winner at Arsenal resulting from a fault with the VAR know-how. The Purple Devils thought they’d received it late within the day when Alejandro Garnacho raced by and slotted the ball previous Aaron Ramsdale.
However the strike was chalked off for offside earlier than Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus dealt Manchester United a sickening blow following two late Arsenal targets.
After United left empty-handed, Ten Hag could not resist a pop on the know-how as he felt the digicam angle was not within the appropriate place to decide – suggesting the officers acquired the decision flawed.
However ex-Premier League referee Dean shot down his response making it clear there isn’t any margin for error at Stockley Park.
He stated throughout Sky Sports activities’ protection: “It is clearly very, very tight. I used to be watching upstairs and I can see why the assistant referee has stored his flag down. That is what they’re advised to do.
“If unsure, hold it down and return to VAR and check out it. I did say upstairs that I assumed it was offside at first look.
“There’s one or two angles the place one seems to be on, one seems to be off.
“After they put the traces up, you’ll be able to’t fault the know-how. They put the traces in the best place.
“The angles there for use, they might have used crosshair to ensure the angles are in the best course.
“I perceive the place the supervisor is coming from as a result of the angle there is not very best however we have got the know-how within the hub to place the traces in the best place. It additionally seemed offside at regular pace.”
United have now misplaced two of their opening 4 matches and have been left to lick their wounds forward of the worldwide break.
“The efficiency is true,” Ten Hag advised Sky Sports activities after the full-time whistle.
“We performed an excellent recreation however every little thing went in opposition to us. Then you do not win the sport. If we had a bit extra luck, we might have received.
“It was not offside, it was the flawed angle. It was a penalty on Rasmus Hojlund. Once we conceded the aim, Jonny Evans was fouled, it was so apparent.
“We now have to just accept it however I see the angle, and it was not offside. It feels slightly bit nasty however you must settle for it.”