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Michael Oliver was nigh on perfect with every call and wasn't phased by Manchester United crowd after Paul Pogba's needless handball

Michael Oliver stepped up at Old Trafford to produce a top level performance showing a level of maturity beyond his years.

The 31-year-old referee wasn't phased by anything this highest of profile Premier League fixtures threw up and he was nigh on perfect with every call.

The biggest decision was perhaps his easiest as Paul Pogba needlessly handled a cross to concede an indisputable penalty.

Michael Oliver explains another decision to Wayne Rooney during a first-class performance
Michael Oliver explains another decision to Wayne Rooney during a first-class performance
Olivier wasn't conned by Ander Herrera's efforts to avoid a yellow card for his part in a tangle
Olivier wasn't conned by Ander Herrera's efforts to avoid a yellow card for his part in a tangle

Nevertheless it's still a penalty to the away team at Old Trafford!