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QPR skipper Barton raps Chelsea's Sturridge over matchwinning pen

QPR captain Joey Barton was unhappy with Danny Sturridge's matchwinning penalty for Chelsea on Saturday.

Sturridge appearing to make the most of the slightest contact from Clint Hill.

Barton tweeted: "Very, very soft! Sturridge stepping on that landmine does not help the ref either.

"This is why referees should be allowed to look at penalty and straight red card decisions, during the game. Were (sic) out the cup now £techneeded.

"P****d off. These things are happening every week now, something needs to be done. Ruining the game......"

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