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Former Premier League referee SLAMS 'bizarre' decision to award West Ham's late penalty against Man United and questions the 'thought process' from VAR Michael Oliver

A former Premier League referee has lambasted the decision to award West Ham's contentious penalty in their 2-1 win against Manchester United.

Casemiro thought he had earned a point for United when he headed in an equaliser in the 81st minute - to cancel out Crysencio Summerville's opener - on Sunday.

However, Erik ten Hag and his players were left furious when, in the final moments, referee David Coote awarded the hosts a penalty following a lengthy VAR review.

Matthijs de Ligt was adjudged to have fouled Danny Ings in the box, but the defender argued the striker had handled the ball in the build-up.