Fans SLAM West Ham penalty decision after VAR fails to overturn on-field call – as Jamie Redknapp warns defenders they ‘have to get it right’ with new rules: ‘It’s worrying for the season!’

Fans have slammed the penalty call that led to West Ham’s equaliser against Aston Villa in their Premier League opener.

Tomas Soucek hit the ground under a challenge from Matty Cash, with referee Tony Harrington pointing to the penalty spot, much to the protests of Cash and the Villa defenders.

Soucek didn’t appear too bothered by the challenge, with the midfielder appearing to try and play on before the whistle was blown.

After a VAR check, the on-field decision was confirmed and Lucas Paqueta sent Emiliano Martinez the wrong way to net the second goal of the game.

More to follow.