“If Man United questions the errors made referees, it’ll make other clubs try the same thing. This will definitely spiral into something that it shouldn’t. Man United should just accept the decisions even if they are wrong” – This is according to a Premier League Mark Clattenburg as he has expressed concern that Manchester United’s recent actions could introduce significant challenges for the Premier League.

Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has warned that Manchester United’s decision to formally challenge officiating standards could lead to significant complications for the league.

United are reportedly seeking a meeting with PGMOL chief Howard Webb following a series of contentious decisions this season.

The club believes these errors have adversely impacted their results and, consequently, their league position in an exceptionally tight table where each place is financially critical.

Clattenburg, speaking exclusively to United In Focus, suggested that such a high-profile complaint from a major club would create difficulties for both the Premier League and the refereeing body.

He highlighted the substantial financial stakes, noting that every position in the standings is valued at over £1 million.

While acknowledging that all clubs face issues with refereeing, he pointed to a precedent set when Nottingham Forest made similar complaints, which reportedly had a negative effect on the club.

The immediate catalyst for United’s frustration appears to be several specific incidents. These include Antoine Semenyo escaping a red card for an altercation with Diogo Dalot, a disputed sending-off for Casemiro against Chelsea, and an apology from Webb for not dismissing Nathan Collins in a match against Brentford. Club officials, distinct from manager Ruben Amorim, are said to be increasingly concerned by the frequency of such errors.