Tottenham The professional game has written to Chief Howard Webb of Match Officials Limited to express concern over what he believes are inconsistent refereeing decisions in the penalty area.

Meanwhile their 4-1 loss to Arsenal On 22 February, Randall Kolo Muani had a goal disallowed that would have made it 2–2 when the officials ruled that he had pushed Gabriel before finishing David Raya.

Referee Peter Banks later explained the decision to the match officials mic up program.

“Once you see two hands in live play, it feels like a push, an obvious push,” Bankes said.

He added: “I delayed blowing the whistle so the play could continue, then obviously gave my final decision once the ball went into the goal and that allowed VAR to potentially check if I read something wrong or it didn’t feel right.

“But on the field it looked like a very clear offense. Obviously, different speeds can make things look different. In slow motion, it can look different from what you see live. I get one look at it, and I was more than happy that the two hands on the back had enough impact and that was the offense.

“I understand there will be divided opinions on that, but for me I’m still comfortable that it’s enough for a free-kick.”

Tottenham were left disappointed when Fulham winger Harry Wilson’s goal was allowed to stand in a 2-1 defeat at Craven Cottage.

In the build-up, Raul Jimenez appeared to push Spurs defender Radu Dragusin while challenging for an aerial ball, but officials deemed the contact did not meet the threshold for a foul. On both occasions, VAR did not intervene and on-field decisions stood.

Speaking after the Fulham defeat, interim head coach Igor Tudor was unequivocal. “Of course, it’s a foul. It’s always a foul. It’s an inexplicable mistake,” he said.

Spurs are believed to have included further examples in their letter, including Newcastle striker Nick Voltemade’s goal against Arsenal earlier this season, which they believe highlight different interpretations of the same contact.

Since taking charge of the refereeing body in 2022, Webb has promoted greater transparency around decision-making and encouraged direct communication with Premier League clubs