Penalty Decision Angers Fergie

With the score standing at 1-1 referee Alan Wiley and his assistant adjudged that Michael Carrick had handled the ball in the area and Michael Ballack scored from the spot to give the home side victory.

"It was absolutely diabolical for the penalty. It is a major decision," the United boss said after the game.

"Granted, it hit his hand, but he has not lifted his hand above his shoulders, above his head, anything like that. It is going straight to Rio Ferdinand.

"The referee should have seen that rather than the linesman. If we're not going to get those decisions then we are under pressure."