Ratcliffe said sorry to those he offended with his remarks about the UK being “colonised by immigrants”.

The Manchester United co-owner’s comments were branded ‘disgraceful and deeply divisive’ by football anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out.

The former Premier League referee was sacked last December by Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL).

Arteta could not hide his anger after the match, saying: “You have to talk about how the hell did this goal stand up? Incredible. I feel embarrassed."