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Everton contact PGMOL board over referee Stuart Attwell's display during Merseyside derby defeat at Liverpool - with Toffees unhappy over second-half non-penalty call on Anthony Gordon following Joel Matip's challenge

Everton have contacted the Professional Game Match Officials Board with concerns over some of the refereeing in their 2-0 derby defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.

It is understood the club are unhappy that the second-half incident involving their forward Anthony Gordon, who had previously been booked for diving, and Liverpool defender Joel Matip was not given due consideration.

Referee Stuart Attwell decided no penalty should be awarded and there appeared to be no VAR check afterwards as the game continued at 0-0.

Anthony Gordon (left) wasn't given a penalty following this collision with Joel Matip on Sunday
Everton have complained to theu00a0Professional Game Match Officials Board over Stuart Attwell

Everton have complained to the Professional Game Match Officials Board over Stuart Attwell

Frank Lampard accused referee Attwell of favouritism after Everton's 2-0 loss at Liverpool

Manager Frank Lampard said after the game he felt it should have been a spot-kick - and that it would have been given at the other end for Liverpool - and that is the consensus within the Everton hierarchy.