Sam Allardyce frustrated with referee after West Ham United loss

West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce has criticised the performance of referee Kevin Friend after his side lost 2-1 at home to Everton on Saturday.

The Hammers thought that they should have been awarded a penalty in the first half when Seamus Coleman appeared to handle the ball from an Aaron Cresswell cross.

Allardyce told BBC Sport: "I'd have sooner had four bookings today and won 2-1, rather than have one booking and lose 2-1, believe you me.

"It was a blatant handball. It's a big problem for me when they [the referees] miss such easy decisions. I'm frustrated with the team and the result."

West Ham have now fallen behind Everton in the Premier League table.