Everton contact PGMOL for explanation over penalty decision after Joel Matip challenge on Anthony Gordon - report

Everton have reportedly asked the Premier League's refereeing body why Joel Matip’s challenge on Anthony Gordon in the Merseyside derby was not reviewed further. Everton felt they should have been awarded a penalty when Gordon went over in the box after contact from Matip. Ad/> The game was goalless at that stage, but Liverpool scored through Andy Robertson eight minutes later and wrapped up a 2-0 win thanks to a late goal from Divock Origi.

Champions LeagueFearless Villarreal have two trump cards to trouble Liverpool — Inside Europe4 HOURS AGO According to Sky Sports, Everton want an explanation from the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) why the VAR check for the penalty claim was so quick. Referee Stuart Attwell waved away the protests from Everton players and VAR Darren England did not deem it necessary to intervene. The check from the VAR did not even constitute a break in play.

Inside Europe: Villarreal have two trump cards against Liverpool Lampard frustrated by 'crazy' decisions in derby defeat Everton received an apology from the PGMOL earlier this season after they were denied a penalty when Manchester City midfielder Rodri appeared to handle the ball in the box. The defeat to Liverpool left Everton in the Premier League relegation zone with six games of the season to go. Frank Lampard's side are two points from safety, although they have a game on Burnley, who are one place above them.

Lampard said after the Merseyside derby that if an Everton player had made the same challenge as Matip then it would have been a penalty. «It was a penalty in the second half. I don't think you get them here.