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George Smith

Ex-Premier League referee gives verdict on West Ham penalty claim vs Manchester United

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has admitted that Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof was "extremely lucky" not to give away a penalty during Sunday night's 1-0 defeat to West Ham United at the London Stadium.

Already leading by a goal to nil following Said Benrahma's opener, the Hammers were convinced that they should have been given the chance to double their advantage in first-half stoppage time when Benrahma's centre clearly struck the hand of Lindelof inside the penalty area.

The Swede, attempting to block the cross, moved his hand towards the ball, resulting in it hitting his elbow and then his right hand. The incident was ignored by on-pitch referee Peter Bankes and VAR Stuart Attwell decided against intervening and ordering Bankes to go across the pitchside monitor.

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