Everton manager Frank Lampard has hit out at VAR referee Chris Kavanagh in an epic rant after his side were denied a penalty against Manchester City on Saturday night.The Toffees were beaten 1-0 at Goodison Park, with Phil Foden’s 82nd-minute goal giving Pep Guardiola’s side all three points.But the victory was not without controversy, with City fortunate to get away with an apparent handball by midfielder Rodri in the closing stages.Everton hit back and could have won a penalty when Richarlison’s effort rebounded off goalkeeper Ederson and struck Rodri’s arm inside the box.Referee Paul Tierney decided not to give a spot-kick and VAR Kavanagh did not overturn his call after watching several replays.Defeat left Everton just one point above the relegation zone in 17th place and Lampard was absolutely furious with the decision in his post-match interview.“I was calm.
I wasn’t ranting at him (Tierney). I wanted to know if it was offside in the build-up, because if that happens, then it negates the penalty shout.
It wasn’t,” he told Sky Sports.“I’ve been told that clear – it was not offside against Richarlison in the build-up. So then it’s just [about] isolating the penalty.“The referee was on the other side of it.
That’s fine, I get that. So go to VAR, who have a minute and a half, or two minutes, to look at it.HAVE YOUR SAY! What do you make of VAR's decision not to award a penalty?
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