Tony Pulis bemoans early decision against West Brom in Arsenal loss
Tony Pulis thinks referee Bobby Madley should have sent Shkrodan Mustafi off as well as giving Albion a penalty after his blatant early trip on Jay Rodriguez.
Madley played advantage when the Arsenal defender caught the standing foot of the Albion striker, but Rodriguez's shot was tipped onto the post by Petr Cech before Jake Livermore missed the rebound.
Pulis was happy Rodriguez got straight back to his feet and pointed to the fact that his side hadn't been awarded a penalty for more than a year.
"Obviously we believe that's a penalty," said Pulis. "If he's the last man then he should be sent off.
"People say that Rodriguez has been too honest, but we haven't had a penalty for over a year now, there are the facts."
"I'm just pleased everyone's seen it.
"Sanchez should get booked for diving on the edge of the box too. It was lovely the viewers can watch them."
The Baggies impressed in the first half of the televised game at the Emirates but were undone by Alexandre Lacazette's brace.
The French striker's second goal was a spot-kick awarded to the Gunners in the second half.
"I'm not here to talk about the referee," said Pulis. "I'm not going to get myself into trouble. "Forget the ref's decisions, we created lots of chances in the first half and we've got to put them away.
"Second half we got a lot more stretched and when you come out against a team with the quality that Arsenal have got, they move it round, and we found it difficult."
Arsene Wenger said he understood why Madley let play continue after Mustafi's trip.
The Arsenal boss said: "The referee left the advantage and they nearly scored from that, they hit the post. And I think the decision is defendable on both sides, if he gives the penalty or not.
"If he gives the penalty and they miss we will say why didn't he play advantage?"
And Wenger admitted the Baggies gave his side a run for their money in the first half.
"In the first half it was difficult, they were very physical, very strong, they went very direct," he said. "In the second half we controlled the game much more.
"They dropped deep and that made it more comfortable for us. But the first half was a bit nervy."
