"During Tottenham's 4-1 home loss to north London rivals Arsenal on 22 February, striker Randal Kolo Muani had a goal - which would have levelled the score at 2-2 - ruled out after the officials adjudged the France international had pushed opposing defender Gabriel Magalhaes in the back just moments before slotting beyond David Raya."
"Tottenham were left confused why Fulham winger Harry Wilson's opener against them in Saturday's 2-1 loss at Craven Cottage was allowed to stand. Mexico striker Raul Jimenez appeared to push Spurs defender Radu Dragusin in the build-up to Wilson's strike as the pair jumped for an aerial challenge, but the goal was allowed to stand because the contact did not meet the threshold for a foul."
"It is understood Spurs, in the letter, have provided further examples of where similar situations have occurred this season with differing outcomes. Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade's goal against Arsenal in September, despite a perceived push on Brazilian centre-back Gabriel in"
Tottenham has written to Professional Game Match Officials Limited chief Howard Webb expressing concerns about inconsistent refereeing decisions affecting penalty area contact rulings. The club believes they have been disadvantaged by these inconsistencies this season. A key example involves Randal Kolo Muani's disallowed goal against Arsenal on 22 February, where officials ruled a push on Gabriel Magalhaes as a foul. However, Tottenham questioned why Raul Jimenez's apparent push on Radu Dragusin in Fulham's opening goal was allowed to stand. Interim head coach Igor Tudor called the decision an incredible mistake. Tottenham provided additional examples of similar situations with differing outcomes throughout the season to support their complaint.
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