Iwobi reveals what he heard Ashley Cole saying about penalty not given in loss to Man City

For the first time in the 2021-2022 season, Alex Iwobi started three consecutive matches in the Premier League and got a great reception from the Toffees fans when he went off the pitch in the 88th minute.

Eight minutes from time, Phil Foden capitalized on a double deflection, the final one off Michael Keane, and put the ball into an almost empty net for the game-winning goal.

A penalty not awarded to Everton in the closing minutes provided one of the talking points of the game.

The Everton players appealed for a penalty as there appeared to be movement with the arm of Manchester City midfielder Rodri but referee Paul Tierney did not give it after the incident was looked at by the video assistant referee.

Iwobi believes the officials made the wrong decision not to award Everton a penalty and also revealed what he heard assistant manager Ashley Cole saying as he was substituted.

Iwobi told Sky Sports :  "My friends have shown me and we all think its a penalty. We can't do anything about it now.

"When I was coming off at the end, Ashley Cole was saying 'it was a pen' and surprised the referee didn't have a choice to see it. We think it was clear cut. The decision has been made, we have to get on with it."