The Sunday Supplement panel discuss the controversial second goal in the Man United v Tottenham game.
Should the goal have been given?
The Sunday Supplement panel discuss the controversial second goal in the Man United v Tottenham game that caused confusion throughout footballing world.
Winger Nani appeared unfortunate not to be awarded a penalty after being tugged back by Younes Kaboul, and Spurs believed a free-kick had been given after the Portuguese handled the ball upon falling to the floor.
Heurelho Gomes put the ball on the ground but, as he waited to take what he thought was a free-kick, Nani stepped in and side-footed into the back of the net.
The linesman flagged to seemingly disallow the goal, but referee Mark Clattenburg over-ruled his assistant and awarded the goal much to the fury of the visitors, who have been hard done by on several previous visits to Old Trafford.
Referees do have the opportunity to come out and explain decisions - Howard Webb has done it one or two times in the past over controversies," said Henry Winter.
"I think Clattenburg who is a intelligent individual and a good referee should have come out and said that he was playing advantage.
"I thought it was a penalty in the first place - then Nani milked the moment as he tends too and then there was a clear hand ball, although Clattenburg was saying he was giving them a clear advantage to take it quickly, it should still have been a free kick."
Martin Lipton believes that while Clattenburg did get it wrong, Tottenham have got to stop using that as an excuse as to why they lost once again at Old Trafford.
"By the letter of the law it is a goal but to be fair if he can't spot a the ball two foot over the line at Old Trafford how can you expect him to spot a hand ball from 20 yards away - he's not very good at seeing things there is he?
"Clattenburg did not come out and explain because he knew he got it wrong. If that had happened at the other end would that have been given? Probably not, but Tottenham are there own worst enemies when they go to Old Trafford."