Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock was left frustrated by the manner of their defeat at Manchester City.

Warnock thought his team could have taken something from the game had they not wrongly had a goal chalked off while the hosts were 2-0 up.

James McArthur's effort was disallowed halfway through the second period even though he was played onside by City midfielder Fernandinho.

"It was a disgraceful decision," the Palace boss said.

"The linesman was in a terrible position.

"I don't understand why top-class officials get it wrong like that.

"There is no explanation for it. The linesman will be disappointed when he sees (a replay) but that's no consolation to me. It was a game-changing decision.

"You could tell the crowd were nervous. It could have been 2-1 with 20 minutes go but it's a canter for them all because of that.

"You have to do your job right if you are at the top level if you are a linesman.

"It's not hard to look over and see. It's not even close, it's miles onside.

"I think we could have come away with something. That's why I am bitterly disappointed because we worked so hard all week and it's nothing to do with us why that goal gets chalked off. We could have put them under the cosh for 20 minutes.

"I wish I was still working in the media so I could say what I want without getting fined."