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Everton are handed an APOLOGY from the Premier League, as refs' chief Mike Riley calls Frank Lampard to say sorry for denying them a penalty against Man City - and a string of other questionable calls

Referees chief Mike Riley has apologised to Everton chairman Bill Kenwright and boss Frank Lampard after they were denied a penalty at the weekend.

The Toffees were left furious in their 1-0 defeat at home by Manchester City on Saturday when midfielder Rodri appeared to escape an apparent handball call, with both the on-field officials and VAR deciding not to penalise the infringement.

Reports on Monday claimed Everton reportedly lodged a consequent formal complaint, while also asking for an apology to Lampard and his squad in the wake of the controversy.

Bill Kenwright (left) and Frank Lampard (centre) have reportedly received apologies after Everton were denied a penalty
Man City midfielder Rodri handled the ball, but the referee nor VAR penalised the infringement

Denise Barrett-Baxendale, Everton's chief executive offer meanwhile expressed 'grave concerns' over the standard of the refereeing in other Everton matches this season, according to The Athletic.