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Manchester United's Ander Herrera: Interception before goal 'not handball'

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Premier League leaders Chelsea failed to register a shot on target as Man United sealed the home victory.

Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera insists he did not handle the ball before assisting Marcus Rashford's opening goal in Sunday's 2-0 triumph over Chelsea.

Herrera's through ball from deep in midfield led Rashford behind the Chelsea defence before the 19-year-old forward coolly slotted past backup keeper Asmir Begovic in the seventh minute. However, the ball appeared to hit the Spain international's arm before winning possession from Nemanja Matic.

Chelsea were upset with the referee's decision to not award handball on the play, and Herrera defended the validity of his actions after the match.