Allardyce fumes at Johnson 'dive'

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce accused Sunderland midfielder Adam Johnson of diving for a penalty after the two teams played out a frustrating 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light.

Allardyce fumes at Johnson 'dive'

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce accused Sunderland midfielder Adam Johnson of diving for a penalty after the two teams played out a frustrating 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light.

Johnson toppled under the challenge of James Tomkins in the 22nd minute and - despite minimal contact – referee Phil Dowd had no hesitation in awarding a spot-kick from which Jordi Gomez struck the opener.

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