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Opposition Watch: Mitrovic motivated

Related Topics: Chris Kavanagh, Bruno Fernandes

There were remarkable scenes during our Emirates FA Cup quarter-final win over the Cottagers in March, with the game turning when Willian handled a Jadon Sancho shot on the line.

Referee Chris Kavanagh did not spot the offence but was called to the pitchside monitor to see the incident clearly and awarded a penalty, while sending off the Brazilian.

Mitrovic, whose goal was separating the teams, was incensed by the decision and confronted Kavanagh, also earning a red card. Bruno Fernandes converted the spot-kick and United went on to win 3-1, en route to next weekend's Wembley final with Manchester City.