Ferguson annoyed at ref as United's home streak ends

MANCHESTER, England: Sir Alex Ferguson claimed his side was denied a 'stonewall' penalty by French referee Stephane Lannoy after Manchester United's long unbeaten home record in Europe was ended by Besiktas.

Ferguson was annoyed Lannoy waved away strong appeals after substitute Patrice Evra was fouled by Ibrahim Kas in the closing stages of Besiktas's 1-0 win at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

The United manager, who has found himself in trouble domestically for criticizing match officials this season, is running out of patience after claiming it was the second successive game in Europe that United had been denied a penalty.