Sean Dyche stunned by Mike Dean's decision not to award Burnley penalty at Southampton
Sunday 16 October 2016 20:32, UK
Sean Dyche was left "stunned" by referee Mike Dean's decision not to award Burnley a penalty in the first half of their 3-1 defeat at Southampton.
Dyche's side were comfortably beaten in the end but they had a strong penalty appeal turned down with the game in the balance when Johann Berg Gudmundsson was stopped in his tracks by Virgil van Dijk.
"We knew they were a good side and in a good run of form, especially defensively," the Clarets boss told Sky Sports.
"It's very difficult when you come to these places, particularly when we can't get a decision. I'm stunned by our penalty that wasn't given. I've seen it back and am absolutely amazed.
"They're a really good side and made it a really tough afternoon for us. But it's not helpful when it's 0-0 and you should have a penalty.
"Who knows after that? It changes the dynamic in the ground and the whole feel of the game."
Both sides were awarded penalties in the second period, with former Burnley striker Charlie Austin doubling his tally to put Southampton 3-0 up before Sam Vokes grabbed a consolation.
Nathan Redmond was Southampton's other scorer as they claimed a confidence-boosting win ahead of a tough run of fixtures.