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Martin Keown: My verdict on this key decision during Chelsea’s defeat to Crystal Palace
MARTIN KEOWN thinks Chelsea can count themselves unfortunate not to have been awarded a penalty against Crystal Palace.
Andros Townsend nearly conceded a penalty against Chelsea
Chelsea’s title charge was checked at Stamford Bridge yesterday after a 2-1 defeat to the Eagles.
Goals from Wilfried Zaha and Christian Benteke for the visitors helped breathe life into the race for the Premier League trophy.
The Blues saw a penalty appeal turned down when Andros Townsend appeared to handle Pedro’s shot inside the area in the 17th minute.
Martin Keown thinks Crystal Palace deserved a slice of luck
The referee will be disappointed - he wasn’t in the right position
And BBC Sport pundit Keown thinks Craig Pawson should have awarded a spot-kick to Antonio Conte’s men.
“The referee will be disappointed - he wasn’t in the right position,” Keown told Match of the Day.
“For me, it’s a definitely handball.
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“From one angle, it didn’t like look one, but you see it from another angle and Townsend got away with one there.
“You put your hand out to that extent, but that was the luck they probably deserved on the day.”
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