has come under heavy criticism following his controversial remarks after ’s 2-1 defeat to , with pundit branding his comments “utter rubbish.”
The flashpoint came during the second half when Everton appealed for a penalty after a suspected handball by Mateus Fernandes. Referee Stuart Attwell, supported by VAR, judged the incident to be accidental and waved away the protests—much to the frustration of Moyes.
Speaking after the match, the Everton boss suggested there may have been bias in the decision-making. He controversially claimed that had the situation been reversed, West Ham would have been awarded a penalty.
“I think if it had been the other way around, they would have found it very hard not to give it,” Moyes said, hinting at perceived inconsistency from officials.
However, his comments quickly drew backlash—most notably from former midfielder Cundy, who strongly rejected any suggestion of bias.
Responding on talkSPORT, Cundy did not hold back. While he admitted the decision itself may have been incorrect, he criticized Moyes for implying a conspiracy against Everton.
“They made a mistake—it happens,” Cundy said. “But suggesting there’s bias? That’s just not true. That’s utter rubbish.”
Former midfielder took a more sympathetic stance, acknowledging Moyes’ frustration in the heat of the moment. Still, the broader reaction has leaned toward criticism of the Everton manager’s remarks.
The incident has once again highlighted the ongoing tension between managers and match officials in the , particularly in the VAR era. While refereeing decisions continue to spark debate weekly, accusations of bias remain a sensitive and controversial line to cross.
With scrutiny increasing, Moyes could potentially face consequences from the Football Association if his comments are deemed to question the integrity of match officials.
For now, the focus remains on Everton’s disappointing result—but the fallout from Moyes’ explosive claim may linger even longer.
