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Charlie Bennett

David Moyes confirms Howard Webb talks after Liverpool penalty controversy

David Moyes has revealed PGMOL chief Howard Webb called him after his West Ham United side were denied a late penalty in their 2-1 home loss to Liverpool on Wednesday.

In the dying embers of the game, the Hammers felt aggrieved by a controversial VAR call. Reds midfielder Thiago appeared to handle the ball inside the area but referee Chris Kavanagh waved play on. Despite pleas from Moyes on the touchline, the official was not asked to consult the pitch-side monitor.

Liverpool ultimately held on for a vital three points and the West Ham boss fumed in his post-match press conference. He said: “What do I make of the referee? Nothing much. I only had one chance to have a look at it, and I didn’t have a chance to see it before I spoke to the referee.

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