Football
Manchester United: Anthony Taylor reveals why Brentford goal was allowed to stand amid Matthijs de Ligt injury
Referee Anthony Taylor has explained why Kevin Schade’s goal in Brentford’s win over Manchester United was allowed to stand.
After falling behind to Mason Mount’s goal in the 14th minute, the equalised not too long after as Luke Shaw put the ball into his own net after deflecting Mikkel Damsgaard’s effort past Altay Bayindir.
The Man United players were clearly unhappy that Taylor did not stop the game. Appearing on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football programme, the official offered an explanation by insisting he did not feel the Dutchman was not seriously injured.
