Redknapp rages at 'terrible' penalty that saw Man United steam ahead

Furious Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp confronted referee Howard Webb in the Old Trafford tunnel after his 'terrible mistake' helped Manchester United overturn a 2-0 half-time deficit to beat Spurs 5-2 and stay three points clear at the top.Even United manager Sir Alex Ferguson conceded his side had a lucky break when Webb controversially ruled that Spurs goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes had tripped Michael Carrick. TV replays showed he had tipped the ball away first.Cristiano Ronaldo converted the spot-kick to spark an incredible spell of five United goals in 22 minutes. Turning point: Carrick falls as goalkeeper Gomes gets a hand to the ball Redknapp and his equally angry assistant, Joe Jordan, approachedWebb in the tunnel after the game and Redknapp then gave the official apiece of his mind in the referee's room.Redknapp said: 'It was a terrible mistake by the referee. I told himhe had made a big mistake. All he would say was "If I did, I am sorry".'Even the United players on the pitch were telling our lads they couldn't believe it had been given. Man United 5 Tottenham 2: Two-goal Rooney leads the way for Fergie's comeback kings It's all over: League is ours to lose after storming fightback - RooneyMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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