
Manchester United fans have expressed their anger and frustration at the apparent penalty bias in favor of their city rivals Manchester City in the 2022–2023 Premier League season.
According to statistics from Transfermarkt, Manchester United have been awarded only two penalties in 36 games, while Manchester City have received 10 penalties in the same number of matches. This means that Manchester City have had five times more chances to score from the spot than Manchester United.
Manchester United fans have taken to social media to vent their displeasure at the perceived injustice, accusing the referees of being biased and influenced by Pep Guardiola’s side. Some fans have even suggested that there is a conspiracy to prevent Manchester United from challenging for the title, which they currently trail by 19 points.
One fan tweeted: “This is ridiculous. How can Man City get 10 penalties and we only get 2? The refs are clearly favoring them. It’s not fair. #PenaltyBias”
Another fan wrote: “Man City are buying the league and the refs. They get away with everything. We get nothing. It’s a disgrace. #PenaltyBias”
Some fans have also pointed out the contrast between this season and the 2019–2020 season, when Manchester United were awarded 14 penalties in 38 games, the most in the league. They claim that this shows that the referees have changed their approach and are now penalizing Manchester United for their attacking style.
One fan posted: “In 2019–2020 season we got 14 penalties because we were attacking and creating chances. This season we get 2 because the refs are scared of Man City and their money. It’s a joke. #PenaltyBias”
Another fan commented: “Last season we were praised for our penalty record. This season we are punished for it. The refs are inconsistent and unfair. It’s a shame.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has also expressed his frustration at the lack of penalties for his team, saying that he feels they are not getting the decisions they deserve.
He said: “I don’t want to talk too much about it, but I think we should have had more penalties this season. We have players who are quick and skillful and who get fouled in the box, but we don’t get the calls. I don’t know why that is.”
He added: “I hope that the referees will be more consistent and fair in the remaining games. We need every point we can get if we want to catch up with Man City.” #PenaltyBias”
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, on the other hand, has dismissed the claims of penalty bias, saying that his team deserve every penalty they get because they dominate possession and create more chances than any other team.
He said: “I don’t care what people say about our penalties. We get them because we play better than our opponents and we make them commit mistakes in their own box. It’s simple as that.”
He added: “We don’t need any favors from anyone. We work hard and we play well and we earn our penalties. We don’t complain when we don’t get them, we just keep playing.” #PenaltyBias”
The debate over penalty bias is likely to continue until the end of the season, as both teams have six more games to play and could still face each other in a potential title decider at Old Trafford on May 7th.
Will Manchester United get more penalties in their remaining games? Will Manchester City maintain their advantage from the spot? Will penalty bias decide the fate of the Premier League title? Stay tuned for more updates on ScandalsMag.com!
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