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Dean Smith slams 'pathetic' decision to award Manchester United a penalty after a challenge on Paul Pogba - with Aston Villa boss insisting he is 'fed up' of discussing Red Devils spot-kicks

Dean Smith hit out at the 'pathetic decision' to award Manchester United a penalty for Douglas Luiz's challenge on Paul Pogba at Villa Park on Sunday.

The same two players were involved in an incident that led to Bruno Fernandes scoring United's winner from the spot at Old Trafford in January.

Fernandes also converted a penalty at Villa Park last season when he was fouled by Ezri Konsa.

Aston Villa's Dean Smith has slammed the 'pathetic' decision to award a penalty to Paul Pogba
The Manchester United midfielder was adjudged to have been caught by Villa's Douglas Luiz
Bruno Fernandes scored the spot-kick to equalise, and United went on to beat Smith's side 3-1

Former referee Mark Clattenburg: My verdict

Come off it Dean, it's a clear penalty!