Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra has revealed that referee Mike Dean spoke to him during Saturday’s match with Arsenal at Old Trafford and told him that he would receive protection from hefty challenges aimed at him by Arsene Wenger’s side.
The French international caused controversy in the aftermath of the two side’s Champions League semi-final by claiming that the Gunners performance was like that of ‘babies’ against men and both Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri appeared to take revenge for the disrespectful comments by targeting the 28-year-old with repeated fouls.
Speaking to Canal+, Evra brushed off the incidents claiming:
“They did not understand my humour.
“I like teasing.
“During the game the referee came to tell me he was going to protect me and that I should not make mistakes.
“Maybe they are jealous because we are champions and qualified for the Champions League final.”
The French international caused controversy in the aftermath of the two side’s Champions League semi-final by claiming that the Gunners performance was like that of ‘babies’ against men and both Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri appeared to take revenge for the disrespectful comments by targeting the 28-year-old with repeated fouls.
Speaking to Canal+, Evra brushed off the incidents claiming:
“They did not understand my humour.
“I like teasing.
“During the game the referee came to tell me he was going to protect me and that I should not make mistakes.
“Maybe they are jealous because we are champions and qualified for the Champions League final.”
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