Moyes blasts officials as big decisions not going United’s way

Manchester United boss David Moyes took a veiled cut at referee Andre Marriner and his officials after last night’s semi-final first leg defeat at the Stadium of Light.

Marriner’s decision to give a penalty after Sunderland substitute Adam Johnson lured Tom Cleverley into a ill-judged challenge on the edge of the box irked Moyes.

Marriner gave the decision after consulting his assistant, though it appeared initial contact was just outside the box.