BURNLEY, England (AP) – Wolverhampton manager Nuno Espirito Santo could be punished for harshly criticizing referee Lee Mason after losing 2–1 to Burnley in the English Premier League on Monday.
Nuno said Mason “doesn’t have the quality to whistle a Premier League game” after seeing his sinking with goal-to-head goals from Burnley strikers Ashley Barnes and Chris Wood. Fabio Silva responded for the Wolves with a penalty in the 89th minute.
“I just don’t need to see him anymore, that’s what I told him, ” said Nuno. “I hope you don’t step on one of our games because all the games we have with Lee Mason are the same.
“Players can’t, players are constantly arguing, any of the teams. With all the other referees, the game unfolds. There’s a dialogue. He’s just not in a position to do it. “
Nuno referred to an express incident at the game at Turf Moor.
“It’s not about mistakes or decisions, it’s about how you handle the game,” he said. “Players get nervous, too many voices, whistle through voices when some players scream. “
“We are talking about the most productive festival and obviously does not have the quality to whistle the match. I’m very disappointed to say it, but I wouldn’t feel smart if I didn’t say it. “
The victory prolonged Burnley’s unbeathed streak to four games and saw the team leave the relegation zone over Fulham, who falls in the last three, and Brighton to 16th place in the 20-team league.
Barnes jumped upstairs to place a wide headpost on the legs of Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patrick from a close diversity in the 35th minute to give Burnley the lead in rainy conditions.
Wood also scored from a few yards, crushing a loose ball on the goal’s roof after a loop headbutt of Ben Mee in a loose kick hit Wolves defender Rayan Ait Nouri and fell in the way of the New Zealand striker.
Silva, an 18-year-old striker, changed a penalty in the 89th minute for his first English-language purpose since moving from Porto to give hope to the Wolves, but Burnley stood firm for a third win.
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