Vieira backtracks after accusing referees of favouring United

Patrick Vieira has attempted to row back on comments made yesterday where he claimed Manchester United get preferential treatment from referees.

In the wake of Michael Oliver’s refusal to give Fulham a last-minute penalty at Old Trafford on Monday evening that could have denied United two crucial points in the Premier League title race, Vieira laid bare his belief that the Red Devils get preferential treatment in an interview with the BBC.

“When United play at home they get some advantage that other teams don’t get,” Vieira said.