David Moyes was angry over the controversial handball decision against James Tarkowski that led to a penalty and a 1-0 defeat to Leeds United. Tarkowski defended himself, stating his arm was in a natural position when the deflected shot hit him. Moyes reiterated this point, questioning the rationale behind such penalties and emphasizing that players should be allowed to lean. He also noted Leeds deserved their win after dominating with 21 shots and higher expected goals, but he felt the penalty decision was unduly harsh, influenced possibly by the Leeds crowd's reaction.
David Moyes expressed frustration over James Tarkowski's handball decision, questioning what defenders can do if they are penalized for natural arm positioning. He remarked, "Tarky would have to get his arm chopped off to avoid it." This highlights the ongoing debate surrounding handball rules and their application that many players, including Tarkowski, find bizarre.
Moyes acknowledged Leeds United's superior performance, noting their attempt of 21 shots compared to Everton's 7 and their higher expected goals of 2.07 against Everton's 0.55. Despite this, he felt the penalty decision was harsh and crucial to the outcome of the match.
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