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West Brom manager Tony Pulis labels Alexis Sanchez a cheat and slams ref Bobby Madley for not awarding his side a penalty against Arsenal

Tony Pulis branded Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez a cheat on Monday night following West Bromwich's Albion's defeat.

The West Brom manager claimed that the Chilean dived during the early stages of the match and should have been booked.

Pulis also criticised referee Bobby Madley for not awarding his side a penalty in the seventh minute when Jay Rodriguez was clearly brought down by Shkodran Mustafi. Madley allowed the advantage but Rodriguez hit the post.

West Brom manager Tony Pulis reacts during his side's 2-0 defeat by Arsenal on Monday
West Brom manager Tony Pulis reacts during his side's 2-0 defeat by Arsenal on Monday
West Brom were denied a penalty in the first half when Jay Rodriguezu00a0
West Brom were denied a penalty in the first half when Jay Rodriguez

'Sanchez dived for the first free-kick (when Craig Dawson appeared to bring him down) — and that is cheating,' Pulis said.