MANCHESTER UNITED’S clash with Brentford erupted into huge controversy over the visitors’ opening goal on the stroke of half-time.
United’s bloodied defender Matthijs de Ligt was forced to leave the pitch by the referee as he prepared to defend a corner – from which Ethan Pinnock powered home a header.
GettyMatthijs de Ligt needed extensive treatment for this injury[/caption]
The Red Devils were furious – with Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag shown the yellow card for his protests.
De Ligt had first gone off for medical attention to a head cut on the brink of first-half stoppage time.
And the Dutchman still appeared to be bleeding when he returned.
Four minutes later he was told to leave the pitch for more attention.
And a major row blew up when Brentford scored while the Dutchman was on the sidelines.