Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic was ‘looking for a penalty’, claim West Ham

• Serb tumbles under challenge of Andy Carroll

• West Ham players react angrily to ‘tumble’

• Match report: Chelsea 2-0 West Ham United

Chelsea continue to be dogged by accusations that their players tumble too easily to the turf after Sam Allardyce claimed Branislav Ivanovic “went down looking for a penalty” as the home side maintained their three-point advantage at the top with a 2-0 victory.

Ivanovic fell after a clash with Andy Carroll in first-half stoppage time, the West Ham United forward initially appearing to grab hold of the full-back’s shirt but loosening his grip before the Serb fell. The incident provoked a furious reaction from Carroll and the goalkeeper, Adrián, with players from each side going head to head in the penalty area.

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