Fergie insists lucky decisions even out over the season
Published 10:30 29/03/12 By David Anderson
Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed Manchester City's claims that Manchester United get preferential treatment from officials.
City'sPatrick Vieira made the charge after referee Michael Oliver failed to award a penalty against Unitedfor Michael Carrick's foul on Fulham's Danny Murphy at Old Trafford on Monday.
United survived the shout in the 89th minute to claim three precious points in the title race, but Fergie claims they had just as many calls go against them.
He cited their penalty shout against Fulham's Stephen Kelly for handball on Monday and Newcastle's outrageous spot-kick at Old Trafford for Rio Ferdinand's fair challenge on Hatem Ben Arfa.
"I think we could have had a penalty on Monday night when our wide player crossed the ball," said the United manager.
"He almost caught the ball between his arm and body. That could have been a penalty, but didn't expect one to be fair.
"City should have had a penalty kick given against them at Stoke for Gareth Barry's challenge and you have breaks here and there.
"Every club gets breaks and that will never change.
"I think most managers believe the breaks even themselves out."
Meanwhile, Ferguson confirmed winger Nani would again be missing when United head to Blackburn on Monday.
The Portugal international has missed four games with an ankle injury and was expected to return to training early this week.
"He won't be back until tomorrow and Monday will come too soon," said the United boss.
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