Frank Lampard questions refereeing decisions in Coventry loss to Everton
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard questioned three refereeing decisions after his team lost 3-1 at Everton on Friday.
Disputed penalty claim
Lampard stated that a hair pull by James Tarkowski should have resulted in a penalty. Referee Stuart Attwell dismissed the Sky Blues appeals despite relaxed rules regarding such infractions this season. The manager argued that officials failed to recognize excessive force or intent in the incident.
Match result details
Thierno Barry scored two goals while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall added a late third for Everton. Yann Gboho gave Coventry the lead after the break before the visitors recovered from behind. Lampard also claimed Vitalii Mykolenko fouled Taiwo Awoniyi near the penalty area boundary.
Handball controversy
The manager suggested Barry handled the ball before scoring his second goal in the match. Video assistant referee Timothy Wood ruled there was no handball during that specific play. Lampard felt the decision went against his side in this Premier League fixture.
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