Premier League make official announcement on Bournemouth vs West Ham incident
West Ham threw it all away against Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday.
Callum Wilson continued his amazing record versus Bournemouth, scoring twice against his former club to send them into the break two-nil ahead.
Marcus Tavernier then scored from the penalty spot after Max Kilman was penalised, with Enes Unal completing the comeback for West Ham to draw 2-2 under Nuno Espirito Santo.
Kilman was judged to have handled, with the Premier League releasing a statement on the VAR process, checking that at the Vitality Stadium.
Max Kilman avoids red card at West Ham United
Kilman was not carded for the incident, despite suggestions that a red card was also an option for the West Ham enforcer.
The defender slid in on Evanlison as he closed in on goal, but he could only divert the ball away with his arm before the Brazilian could shoot.
The Premier League released the following statement, confirming that a “scooping” movement was made by Kilman in the box.
“The referee’s call of penalty for handball was checked and confirmed by VAR, with it deemed that Kilman made a scooping movement with his hand onto the ball,” they announced.
Nuno will take a point against a rampant Bournemouth side, who have been flying in the Premier League.
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West Ham out of relegation zone
Even a point was enough to drag West Ham out of the Premier League relegation zone.
Leeds are yet to play this weekend, and take on Aston Villa at Elland Road on Sunday, where a point of their own would see the two sides swap places again.
Alphonse Areola was a hero towards the end on the South coast, making several super saves to add to his sensational assist in the first half.
West Ham likely would have taken a point if it was offered before kick-off at the Vitality Stadium, but having been two goals ahead, it’s always disappointing.
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