Everton were left furious with the officials after the West Ham United defeat.
David Moyes said Everton should’ve had a penalty when West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes handled the ball in the box.
“I’m amazed they’ve not given a penalty-kick for it,” Moyes admitted post-match.
“I think it was VAR who made the decision. I don’t know who was on it today, but they certainly got it wrong, that’s for sure.”
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Angus Kinnear, Managing Director of Leeds United alongside Victor Orta, Sporting Director of Leeds United prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Leeds United.
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Now, speaking on Sky Sports’ Ref Watch, former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher gave his thoughts on the controversial Everton decision.
Dermot Gallagher says Everton should’ve been awarded penalty vs West Ham
Gallagher has explained that Everton should’ve been awarded a penalty against West Ham as he believes Fernandes intentionally handled the ball.
“I think it’s a penalty,” the former referee stated.
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“He’s handled the ball. If you take that chance like that. The feeling was that he accidentally caught the ball with his arm. I’m not so sure.
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“I think most penalty handballs are accidental. Everyone knows if your arm is up and it hits it and stops a shot, it’s going to be given.”
The Premier League’s Match Centre X account explained that VAR thought it was accidental.
“The referee’s call of no penalty was checked and confirmed by VAR – with it deemed that Fernandes accidentally handled the ball while grappling with an opponent.”
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