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Jamie Carragher and furious Dean Smith SAVAGE 'frustrating' decision not to award Aston Villa late penalty in defeat by West Ham after Ollie Watkins was fouled before netting disallowed stoppage-time equaliser

Jamie Carragher and Dean Smith have torn apart the controversial decision not to award Aston Villa a stoppage-time penalty in their defeat at West Ham.

The incident, which once again raises further questions over the use of the much-maligned VAR, came when Ollie Watkins held off Angelo Ogbonna before tucking in what he believed to be a late leveller.

The goal was chalked off for offside, however, but replays showed Watkins was clearly impeded by the defender and a spot kick should have been given.

Jamie Carragher and Dean Smith have criticised the decision not to award Aston Villa a penalty
Sky Sports pundit Carragher was left in disbelief after Ollie Watkins' appeals fell on deaf ears

Heartbreak for Aston Villa!