It has to be said, Kevin Mirallass sending off for a second bookable offence was harsh. Although the Belgium international deserved his latter yellow for a late challenge on Aaron Cresswell, the first was contentious. The winger received his first caution from referee Anthony Taylor for simulation following a hard challenge by Cheikhou Kouyate, but replays showed that there was contact when the Hammers midfielder committed himself. While that call went against Everton, Taylors next gaffe fell in their favour. His decision to award the home side a penalty for Alex Songs challenge on Besic was the wrong shout. It was a foul, no question - but it occurred just outside of the box. Taylors lax approach to refereeing continued as the penalty was being taken, with Hammers goalkeeper Adrian straying from his line before Lukaku had struck the ball - perhaps the officials final error made amends for the previous one?
