Nuno Espirito Santo has expressed his dissatisfaction with the officiating after his side fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday.
The Hammers survival bid suffered a major blow following the defeat, which leaves them a point from safety although Tottenham Hotspur face Leeds United later today.
However, they could have gotten a better result from the encounter, after they had a late equalizer ruled out by VAR.
The incident occurred in stoppage time when Callum Wilson bundled home after a corner. There were shouts for a foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya and the goal was ruled out after a lengthy review on the monitor.
Speaking after the match, Nuno Espirito Santo criticized the decision of the officials and questioned the inconsistencies regarding their decision making.
“Due to the circumstances and the way it finished, we are all upset,” Nuno said.
“Look, there is a referee and VAR, there is circumstances in the past that have been judged different. Let’s not go further than that. Due to the recent seasons, it has been happening [similar incidents]. Even the referees don’t know what is a foul and what is not a foul, It creates doubt.
“You look at every corner in the Premier League and something like this is happening, not just today, but on all the pitches.
“I am talking about the lack of consistency. The players are confused and frustrated, and they don’t understand it. It is upsetting. It is up to them to solve it, there is a referee and VAR, but the referees confuse themselves”, the West Ham boss added.
Leandro Trossard scored the only goal of the encounter as Arsenal moved a step closer to a first league title in 22 years.
Meanwhile, West Ham United could see their relegation fears deepen if Tottenham defeat Leeds United, which would leave them four points adrift of safety with just two games left.
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