Man Utd handed new referee verdict after Lisandro Martinez flashpoint vs NewcastleLisandro Martinez was involved in a controversial handball incident during Manchester United's 1-0 win over Newcastle United on Boxing Day, with the Magpies denied a penalty. View 2 Images Fabian Schar appealed for a penalty to Anthony Taylor after Lisandro Martinez blocked his shot. (Image: Stu Forster, Getty Images)Ex-Premier League referee Keith Hackett has backed Anthony Taylor's decision not to award Newcastle a penalty for a handball by Manchester United captain Lisandro Martinez. ‌View 2 Images Lisandro Martinez appeared the block a shot with his arm. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Source: Daily Mirror December 27, 2025 22:21 UTC