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Brendan Rodgers claims Ayoze Perez's HONESTY cost Leicester against West Ham after he tried to 'stay on his feet' moments before his red-card tackle... as Foxes boss insists that HIS side should've had a free-kick as a result

Brendan Rodgers insists Ayoze Perez's honesty cost Leicester City after he tried to stay on his feet moments before his sending off against West Ham.

The Leicester star received the first red card of this Premier League season by catching Pablo Fornals high on the ankle after he took a heavy touch deep in his own half.

Referee Michael Oliver did not spot the challenge but did present a red card after VAR called him over to check the tackle on the pitchside monitor.

Brendan Rodgers claims Ayoze Perez was fouled moments before his sending off on Monday
The Leicester winger ended up catching Pablo Fornals high on the ankle after a heavy touch

Leicester's players, including captain Kasper Schmeichel and midfield star James Maddison, were livid with referee Oliver for the red card but both sets of the players and the fans were shown the tackle on the big screen, leading to a large groan from the crowd.