US EditionFour Chris Kavanagh and Everton Controversies After 'Scandalous' Leeds Penalty Decision - Liverpool Echo
Everton manager David Moyes and players condemned the penalty decision that led to their 1-0 defeat while pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher supported the call.
- On Monday, VAR upheld the penalty James Tarkowski conceded for handball, with referee Chris Kavanagh’s decision confirmed, leading Lukas Nmecha to score the winner from the spot.
- In the 82nd minute, referee Chris Kavanagh awarded a penalty after Anton Stach’s shot deflected off James Tarkowski’s arm.
- Meanwhile, Jamie Carragher said 'I think it is handball,' in the Monday Night Football studio, after Tarkowski insisted 'Not a penalty,' and Moyes called the decision 'completely wrong and really harsh.'
- Shortly afterwards, supporters voiced outrage, and David Moyes stormed onto the pitch to confront Chris Kavanagh after the match.
- Neville highlighted Elland Road alongside Anfield and Celtic Park as the most hostile venues, with Leeds gaining their second opening-round victory in 2025.
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David Moyes lashes out at ‘poor’ Premier League referees after controversial penalty decision against Leeds
David Moyes has lashed out at Premier League referees for having a “poor weekend”, after his Everton side fell to a 1-0 defeat against Leeds following a controversial penalty decision late on
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