Former Manchester City midfielder and Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton is upset by referees not facing the media.

Barton, who got into his share of disciplinary trouble as a player, was disappointed to see his old team lose the Manchester derby to Manchester United on Saturday.

United's first goal in a come from behind 2-1 win was controversial, as Marcus Rashford was in an offside position when the ball was played in his direction, but the goal was given as he was deemed to not interfere as Bruno Fernandes scored.

On Twitter, Barton explained: "The offside in the Manchester Derby. How is that not interfering with play?

"The handball leading to the goal in our game at Accrington. How is that not advantageous to the player and team handling it?

"What is the point if the officials just make it up as they go along. When I go in and see him (ref) after the game, he's standing with his rule book out reading me a passage that backs up his game-changing error.

"Referees should be interviewed after games and held accountable for match-altering decisions. They get away with it otherwise."