What Harry Maguire seemed to say to Jordan Pickford in Goodison Park tunnel about controversial Everton penalty decision

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Manchester United fought from two goals down to rescue a point against Everton during Saturday’s early Premier League kick-off at Goodison Park.

The Red Devils were slow out of the traps, and two first-half goals from Beto (19′) and Abdoulaye Doucoure (33′) proved to be a mountain too high to climb.

It wasn’t all bad news — Ruben Amorim will take the positives from a better second-half performance, which saw Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte salvage a point.

United were incredibly unlucky not to concede a penalty in the dying seconds though. Andrew Madley pointed to the spot after Matthijs de Ligt dragged Ashley Young down but reversed his decision after checking the pitch-side monitor.

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What Harry Maguire told Jordan Pickford about overturned Everton penalty

Despite making clear contact with Young, De Ligt was allowed to breathe a sigh of relief after his challenge was deemed not obvious enough to award a spot kick.

Following a lengthy review, Madley waved play on before blowing for full-time just a few seconds later. And while players on both sides reacted to the controversial decision, pundits, including Ally McCoist, who was on commentary duty for TNT Sports, admitted he would’ve given the 12-yard kick.

According to Manchester Evening News’ Steven Railston, Maguire told England teammate Jordan Pickford that he was also ‘surprised’ the penalty wasn’t given.

Tough on Toffees

While United fans won’t mind Madley reversing his decision, very few would’ve complained if the referee had stuck to his earlier decision.

De Ligt clearly pulled at Young and influenced his momentum as he beared down on Andre Onana’s goal.

Seemingly getting away with one, Amorim will be eager to remind his defenders not to commit to foolish challenges, especially inside their penalty box.

Everton, on the other hand, will feel aggrieved not to have left Goodison Park with more than a point, but, like Amorim, David Moyes, will recognise his side’s failure to take control of proceedings.