Cheikhou Kouyate being shown a red card by Mark Clattenburg during the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace

He said: "Obviously I am disappointed. It was never a red card - or even a yellow card.

"Will we appeal? I am fed up with appealing. But make no mistake, I am very disappointed. This is the fourth time this has happened. But we will go on fighting until the end of the season."

Bilic chose instead to concentrate on what he views as another good performance from his team despite the result - and another magical goal from Dimitri Payet.

He added: "That was a great game of football and a brilliant goal from Dimitri.