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Matthew Holt

Why Tottenham were not given a penalty for Thilo Kehrer handball during West Ham clash

Tottenham were denied what looked to be a clear penalty during the first half of their Premier League clash with West Ham.

Forward Richarlison looked to pick out Harry Kane inside the area, before Hammers defender Thilo Kehrer appeared to block the Brazilian's pass with his hand. The incident sparked large-scale claims from the Spurs players but referee Michael Oliver waved away the claims.

VAR referee David Coote also decided that the former PSG man didn't make the silhouette of his body bigger, and was therefore in a natural position as he appeared to fall to the ground.

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