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Connor O'Neill

Thomas Frank gives verdict on 'soft' penalty and two red cards in Brentford win at Everton

Thomas Frank refused to be drawn on whether Brentford benefited from refereeing decisions against Everton - but believes the call by Michael Oliver to award Richarlison a first-half penalty was 'soft'.

Everton’s hopes of avoiding Premier League relegation suffered a setback on Sunday afternoon as Brentford twice came from behind to claim all three points at Goodison Park. The game was full of talking points.

The first arrived with the Blues leading 1-0 thanks to Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s goal. Richarlison looked to be having his shirt pulled by Kristoffer Ajer inside the Brentford box as a ball was delivered towards the back post - but the referee gave nothing for the incident.

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