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Joe Thomas

Everton right to demand PGMOL answers and it could have big relegation say

Everton's search for answers over controversial decisions continued this week as the club sought an explanation over Anthony Gordon's Merseyside derby penalty claim.

Frank Lampard was adamant the Blues should have had a penalty after his young star tumbled as he battled with Joel Matip. In the aftermath he claimed Liverpool would have been awarded a spot kick had the roles been reversed, adding: "It was a clear foul. But you don't get them here."

While he said he had no plans to speak to referee Stuart Attwell over the decision, it emerged on Monday the club would be seeking details from the Professional Game Match Officials Board (PGMOL) over why the incident did not receive more scrutiny.

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