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Antonio complained of not getting a decision 'all game' following his side's loss He also targeted the assistant referees in interview riddled with disappointment Hope is not lost for Arsenal and it's wrong for Oleksandr Zinchenko to be a scapegoat: Listen to the It's All Kicking Off podcast

By Lewis Browning

Published: 23:38 BST, 18 April 2024 | Updated: 23:40 BST, 18 April 2024

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Michail Antonio has blasted the officials for their roles in West Ham's defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.

The Hammers came up short in their bid to pull off the almost impossible against the newly-crowned Bundesliga champions, drawing 1-1 on the night but losing 3-1 on aggregate.

Antonio had given the hosts the lead to give them hope in the game, but they were unable to breach Xabi Alonso's side's defences again and Jeremie Frimpong netted minutes from time to put the tie to bed.

The Premier League side no less can be proud of their efforts, but Antonio chose to focus on one area of the game that was beyond his control in his post-match interview.

Speaking to TNT Sports, he criticised Spanish referee Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez for his performance, and also picked out the two assistant referees for criticism.

West Ham forward Michail Antonio blasted officials following West Ham's Europa League exit

The forward complained of not getting a decision 'all game' as his side exited the competition

West Ham went into the game with the aggregate score at 2-0 to Leverkusen and drew 1-1 on the night

'Obviously disappointed,' Antonio said,