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Joleon Lescott berates harsh penalty

West Brom defender Joleon Lescott says that justice was done after Kevin Mirallas missed what he feels was a harsh penalty in the 0-0 draw at Goodison Park.

West Bromwich Albion defender Joleon Lescott has insisted that referee Michael Oliver was wrong to award a penalty against him in tonight's 0-0 draw at Everton.

Lescott was penalised for a handball inside the box shortly before the half-time break, only for Kevin Mirallas to drag the resulting spot kick wide of the mark.

Asked by Sky Sports News if he handled the ball intentionally, the Baggies centre-half and former Everton man said: "I don't think so.

"I'm going to say that, but I don't feel my hand moved towards the ball. They've made a decision, but thankfully it didn't cost us the match."

The Toffees dominated the encounter at Goodison Park by way of possession, but ultimately came up short in their bid for a first Premier League win in six attempts.

The Baggies stay 14th in the table, one point behind Roberto Martinez's side in 12th.

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Everton's Belgian striker Kevin Mirallas fires his penalty kick against the post failing to score during the English Premier League football match against West Brom on January 19, 2015
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