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Southampton will feel aggrieved after Andre Marriner awards Tottenham soft penalty at White Hart Lane

If Andre Marriner thinks a player making the most of contact is a penalty then he must apply that consistently at both ends of the pitch.

Tottenham's Dele Alli has a reputation for going down easily and his tumble here will do nothing to help that image.

Steven Davis tried to intercept the ball on the edge of Southampton's penalty area and Alli went over his outstretched leg. Pundits saw it as 'clever play'.

Andre Marriner awarded Tottenham a soft penalty during the 2-1 win over Southampton
Andre Marriner awarded Tottenham a soft penalty during the 2-1 win over Southampton
Dele Alli stepped up to hand Tottenham a two-goal lead at White Hart Lane on Sunday
Dele Alli stepped up to hand Tottenham a two-goal lead at White Hart Lane on Sunday

I felt it was Alli finding Davis' leg but Marriner pointed to the spot.