Revealed: Why Chelsea were not given penalty against Manchester United

Ex-Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has revealed why Chelsea were not given a penalty against Manchester United.

Harry Maguire was seen with his arms wrapped around Cesar Azpilicueta in the penalty area in the first half on Saturday.

He told Premier League Productions: “I think it’s solely because the ball is in play and he cleared it too quickly.

“I think he looked at it, cleared it very quickly and didn’t scrutinise it.

“I think when you look at it in depth, as we have, there’s no doubt whatsoever if Martin Atkinson is sent to the monitor, I think he’d make a different decision.”

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