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LONDON. — David Moyes launched a blistering attack on referee Howard Webb after the official’s decision not to award Manchester United a penalty left the champions’ title hopes in tatters.
Tottenham Hotspur inflicted United’s sixth Premier League defeat of the season with a 2-1 victory on New Year’s Day and Moyes’ side are now 11 points behind league leaders Arsenal.
Moyes was left furious after Ashley Young was cleaned out by Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris in the 87th minute, as the hosts chased an equaliser after falling 2-0 behind with goals from Emmanuel Adebayor and Christian Eriksen.
Danny Welbeck’s clipped finish offered United hope but they were deprived of a golden opportunity to equalise when Webb waved away the late penalty appeal.
“It was scandalous,” Moyes fumed, “If you follow through on a player anywhere else on the pitch with your foot high, it would be a sending off and a red card.
“The goalkeeper comes out, Ashley Young gets the ball before him and he follows through. It’s an incredible decision which didn’t go our way, in fact probably the one of the worst I think I have seen.
“All I can tell you is that is a stonewall penalty kick.” The United manager was also angry with Webb’s decision to caution Adnan Januzaj for a perceived dive after a challenge by Danny Rose on the edge of the Tottenham penalty area.
“Have you seen that decision?” The United boss fumed, “That is a terrible decision. Adnan has got bumped, the boy (Danny Rose) has tried to edge him off the ball and it is a terrible decision.
“You would hope the people who put the referees out there would have a look at it and see if they think the referees are doing as well as they can do.”
United are in talks over a deal for Dinamo Zagreb’s Robert Muric.
Moyes may be able to secure the 17-year-old striker for just £300,000 in compensation despite the player being valued at £6million.
There is a dispute over whether Muric has signed professional forms. Chelsea and Barcelona have also watched the Croatia Under 17 World Cup star.
Newcastle United are in talks with Montpellier over France midfielder Remy Cabella.
The 23-year-old has been linked with Manchester United for most of the season but Newcastle have contacted his club and are keen to conclude a deal. — Mailonline.
Online Reporter