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Manchester United benefitted from Neil Swarbrick's guess over Marcus Rashford penalty call

Referees know it is wrong to guess a decision that they haven't seen or are unsure about, yet Neil Swarbrick appeared to do just that.

Marcus Rashford burst into the Swansea penalty area and Lukasz Fabianski, sensing danger, raced out and dived towards him.

The Swansea keeper pulled out of the challenge but Rashford, expecting heavy contact, collapsed his own legs.

Marcus Rashford appeared to be brought down by Swansea goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski
Marcus Rashford appeared to be brought down by Swansea goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski
The Manchester United striker appeared to collapse his legs in the challenge with Fabianski
The Manchester United striker appeared to collapse his legs in the challenge with Fabianski
Neil Swarbrick's view was blocked but he pointed to the spot, much to Fabianski's dismay
Neil Swarbrick's view was blocked but he pointed to the spot, much to Fabianski's dismay

It was certainly not a foul and Swarbrick's view was totally blocked by players.