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West Ham boss blasts referee over 'unacceptable' Chelsea decision
SLAVEN BILIC has branded the decision to award Chelsea a late penalty against West Ham today "unacceptable".
Ruben Loftus-Cheek (left) went down late in the game at Stamford Bridge
West Ham were winning 2-1 when Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek hit the deck late on after tripping over his own feet.
Referee Robert Madley pointed to the spot, punishing Hammers star Michail Antonio for a supposed trip.
"To concede that late is gutting, but to concede it from a penalty that is not a penalty is unacceptable," Bilic said.
"It was not close to the line. It was way out.
"It was not a penalty. We are gutted and we are not getting these decisions."
The draw means fifth-place West Ham miss the chance to leapfrog Manchester City, who currently sit in the fourth Champions League spot.