West Bromwich Albion midfielder Steven Reid believes that the decision by referee Andre Marriner to award Chelsea a late penalty was "soft".

The Baggies were leading 2-1 at Stamford Bridge when Reid was adjudged to have fouled Ramires in the penalty area, and Marriner had no hesitation pointing to the spot.

Eden Hazard scored to earn Chelsea a point much to the fury of Steve Clarke's side.

"For me, it was very soft. There was obviously contact there but it was a fair shoulder-to-shoulder challenge and Ramires has gone to ground very easily," Reid told Sky Sports News.

"Going into the dying seconds of the game leading 2-1 and to then concede a penalty - we all feel very hard done by."

West Brom are ninth in the Premier League following their draw with the Blues.

Written by
Simon Sinclair