Harry Maguire insists Jordan Pickford did not foul him in the box during Manchester United’s 3-1 win over Everton.
The Red Devils had to come from behind to register just their third win in seven Premier League matches this season.
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Bernard gave Everton an early lead, before goals from Bruno Fernandes (2) and Edinson Cavani eased some of the pressure on United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Pickford, who has come under-fire for his reckless tackle on Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk in last month’s Merseyside derby, was in the spotlight again for the wrong reasons.
The Toffees goalkeeper dropped a Juan Mata free-kick and subsequently kicked Maguire, whose shot failed to hit the target in the second-half.
Referee Paul Tierney and VAR official Michael Oliver did not think there was enough contact on Maguire to award a penalty to the Red Devils.
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And the Manchester United captain appeared to agree in his post-match press conference.
Maguire told the club’s official website: “I personally don’t think it was [a penalty].
“I felt like I probably pushed Jordan before, I know everyone’s probably trying to jump on him dropping the ball but I did feel like I pushed him.
“I’d say [a penalty] would have been a little bit soft.”
However, talkSPORT commentator Clive Tyldesley called Pickford’s actions ‘wild’ and ‘uncontrolled’.
He said: “It was wild and uncontrolled from Pickford. He’s got away with that.
“It was his instincts taking over again, and his instincts weren’t the best. It was another untidy moment in the life of Jordan Pickford.”
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