Craig Dawson had enjoyed virtually the perfect afternoon. West Ham’s only fit centre-back had been a man mountain, repelling everything thrown at him. The “Ballon D’Orson” flag his own fans had put together was looking apt.
Then the Chelsea substitute Romelu Lukaku burst through and, out of desperation, Dawson pulled. Down Lukaku went, and the penalty was given, a yellow card turning red following a video consultation. Dawson trudged off forlorn.
