April 27th 2024.
The Dutchman, Erik ten Hag, was feeling frustrated after his team dropped points at home to Burnley. He had been hoping to secure a spot in the Champions League, but it seemed like that dream was slipping away. To make matters worse, he was not happy with the refereeing during Manchester United's match against Burnley.
Despite creating many chances and finally taking the lead in the 79th minute, United was unable to hold onto their advantage. A stray pass from Burnley allowed Antony to score a goal, but just 10 minutes later, Burnley was awarded a penalty kick. This resulted in a 1-1 draw, leaving United 12 points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa with only four games remaining.
Ten Hag admitted that it would be difficult for United to secure a spot in the Champions League at this point. He felt that they needed to win the match against Burnley, but unfortunately, they were unable to do so. This was not the first time they had been in a winning position and let it slip away in recent weeks.
The Dutchman also had some strong words about the officiating during the match. While he agreed with the penalty awarded to Burnley, he felt that the referee, John Brooks, missed a clear handball and other potential penalty calls. He pointed out that in previous matches, United had been on the receiving end of debatable penalty decisions, but it seemed like they were not getting the same calls in their favor.
Ten Hag expressed his frustration with the inconsistency of the referees' decisions, especially at such a critical point in the season. He believed that if the penalty against Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the FA Cup last week was given, then a similar handball should have been called during the Burnley match.
In a separate interview, Ten Hag acknowledged that these decisions were not helping United's chances of securing a top spot in the league. He felt that there were too many penalties being called against United and that the inconsistency was unacceptable. He called on the referee to take responsibility for his decisions and the impact they have on the team and the club.
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