SOUTHAMPTON, England (Reuters) - Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said the Premier League might start to resemble rugby rather than football regarding fouls if referees continue to show leniency after his side drew 1-1 at Southampton on Sunday.
Solskjaer claimed that Bruno Fernandes was fouled by Saints' Jack Stephens in the build-up to the home side's opener in the first half, which was given as an own goal by Fred.
"It's a foul, he goes straight through Bruno, with his arm and his hip across him. We can't go from one extreme of volleyball or basketball last season to rugby now," Solskjaer told a news conference.Solskjaer's comments come a day after Liverpool coach Juergen Klopp criticised the refereeing in his side's 2-0 home win over Burnley, likening Sean Dyche's team's physical play to wrestling.
"I thought it was a foul but it's the referee's decision at the end of the day and we can't dwell on it," said United forward Greenwood. "I was always a big fan of letting the game run a little bit more. This is why I liked English football to be honest. This is why the English football is different to other leagues because of this situation," he said.
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