Claude Puel called for video technology to be introduced for offside decisions after his Southampton side were denied a legitimate goal.
Saints took the lead with a goal from striker Manolo Gabbiadini, but had the effort ruled out for offside by referee Andre Marrier.
Replays showed Gabbiadini had timed his run perfectly and was onside, the decision costing Puel’s side the chance to strike first and take the lead.
Puel called for video technology to be brought in to deal with such decisions in the future, to ensure no other teams are victims of such high-profile injustices.
“I would like, of course, the video [technology] for the future,” said Puel.
“We scored first, but the decision was not for us. We had a very good start, and it’s always better to be 1-0 up.
“Sometimes you get a bad decision and it’s important to accept this.
“We came back with quality. Perhaps we deserved better, but it’s football and congratulations to Manchester United.
“Manolo Gabbiadini scored three good goals [including the disallowed goal].
“There’s a lot of disappointment of course. We had a fantastic game without the reward. I hope we can continue on this level.”
Puel paid tribute to his players, who were better than United for much of the game and came back from 2-0 down to draw level, only to lose to Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s 87th-minute winner.
“We had many chances, we stayed in the game and came back just before half-time. After that we came back with good attitude, good spirit and continued our good work.
“Now we must come back in the Premier League with strength and quality.”
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