West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola hit out at Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Eboue over his antics in Scott Parker's dismissal during yesterday's draw.

Parker, who had been booked eight minutes earlier for a foul on Eboue, was shown a second yellow card for handball.

Zola believes Parker was hard-done-by, having initially won the ball cleanly from Cesc Fabregas before accidentally touching the ball with his arm.

"I might have something to say about that, because Scotty went for the ball with his head and he's been pushed and then tapped the ball with his hand. He didn't mean to touch the ball with his hand.

"It's a pity because Scott was playing well and he's an important player for us. I think he got the ball with his head and then he was pushed and touched it with his hand. He didn't mean that. He was just rolling around. He said he really didn't mean to touch it and I trust him."