Soccer: FA chief slams bias claims

The Football Association referees' chief has hit back at claims of biased refereeing following Derby’s contentious draw with Manchester United on Sunday.

The Football Association referees' chief has hit back at claims of biased refereeing following Derby’s contentious draw with Manchester United on Sunday.

The Rams were denied a late winner at Pride Park on Sunday when referee Steve Dunn disallowed Malcolm Christie’s strike after ruling that he had kicked the ball from goalkeeper Fabien Barthez’s grasp.

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