Andy Carroll has risked a Football Association charge for questioning the integrity of a match official by accusing referee Jon Moss of attempting to ‘even up’ decisions by awarding Leicester City a stoppage time penalty in Sunday’s 2-2 draw against West Ham.

The striker then later retweeted Peter Schmeichel's tweet which read: "Is that ref on drugs".

West Yorkshire official Moss was escorted off the King Power Stadium pitch by security officers following a controversial performance that saw him award two debatable penalties and dismiss Leicester forward Jamie Vardy for diving.

West Ham forward Carroll scored from the penalty spot after Moss had judged that Wes Morgan had hauled Winston Reid to the ground on 83 minutes, but the England forward was then on the wrong end of the referee’s decision-making when he conceded a 94th minute penalty following a tangle with Jeffrey Schlupp.

And with Leonardo Ulloa scoring from the spot to keep Leicester’s title bid on track. Carroll hit out at Moss for allowing himself to be swayed by the events of the game.

"I think it was a poor decision,” Carroll said. “I think he (Moss) is trying to even it up and I think a lot of people have said that.

"It's not acceptable, week-in, week-out we've had bad decisions and bad decisions cost us games.

"It is eight points now that we've dropped. It is not acceptable, to be honest.

"Four decisions went against us. When we had our penalty, Wes Morgan said "he doesn't know what he's doing, he's been bad all game." It's happening every week and it's unacceptable.

"They need video evidence, 100 per cent. Whether they've got the camera, whatever - something needs to happen.

"We could have been third in the league now if we had those eight points. Third and now we're still fighting for fourth, fifth spot and we're slipping down by losing these points.”

Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Show all 23 1 /23 Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Leicester City: Kasper Schmeichel: 7 out of 10 Pulled off a vital save in the opening seconds of the game to deny West Ham an early lead. Kept Leicester in the game in the last 30 minutes but was well and truly beaten by Aaron Cresswell’s late striker. 2016 Getty Images Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Danny Simpson: 6 out of 10 Put in some important challenges and his distribution was on point. Didn’t do much wrong but nothing exceptional. 2016 Getty Images Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Wes Morgan: 6 out of 10 A solid first half from the captain but was too reckless at times in the second half. Conceded the penalty which brought West Ham back into the game. Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Robert Huth: 6 out of 10 Kept the West Ham front-three under wraps in the first half but panicked at times following Vardy’s dismissal. Managed to create a few chances for himself though. 2016 Getty Images Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Christian Fuchs: 7 out 10 Looked more comfortable and composed than the rest of the back-four. Committed himself forward and create chances with his deliveries. 2016 Getty Images Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Riyad Mahrez: 5 out of 10 Failed to assert any real influence on the game but was an important part in Leicester’s counter-attacking play in the first half. Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Danny Drinkwater: 6 out of 10 Failed to provide Vardy with the service he needed when he was on the pitch. A subdued performance. Grew frustrated in the latter stages but never stopped running. 2016 Getty Images Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings N'Golo Kante: 7 out of 10 Up to his usual tricks in the first half putting in important tackles and interceptions. Created Vardy’s goal and never gave up in the second half. Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Mark Albrighton: 5 out of 10 Came off just after half-time, potentially through injury. One of his quieter games. Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Shinji Okazaki: 6 out of 10 Kept working throughout his 60 minutes on the pitch. West Ham’s centre-backs we're always busy with little time on the ball. Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Jamie Vardy: 5 out of 10 Took his goal very well but his first-half performance was tarnished by being dismissed on a second yellow card. Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Adrian: 6 out of 10 Wasn’t overly tested by Leicester. Little he could have done about the two goals. Safe pair of hands throughout. 2015 Getty Images Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Michail Antonio: 7 out of 10 Very threatening going forward down the right. Created a series of chances with his dangerous deliveries. Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Winston Reid: 6 out 10 Enjoyed his clashes with Huth and Morgan. Was a constant threat from corners and earned his side a penalty. 2016 Getty Images Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Angelo Ogbonna: 6 out of 10 Dealt well with Vardy and Okazaki who gave him very little time on the ball at the back. Looked confident Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Aaron Cresswell: 6 out of 10 Absolutely fantastic strike to give his side the lead but only really got into the game once West Ham had equalised. 2016 Getty Images Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Cheikhou Kouyate: 6 out 10 Dropped back deep once Carroll came on. Reliable and efficient in the middle but didn’t do anything outstanding. Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Pedro Obiang: 6 out of 10 Was particularly effective in Leicester’s final third but was too quiet by the middle of the second half and was eventually subbed off. Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Mark Noble: 5 out of 10 A disappointing game from the captain in which he failed to seize control of the midfield. Subbed off early for Lanzini Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Victor Moses: 6 out of 10 Drifted in and out of the game. Looked threatening when he wanted to be and created chances for the Hammers but went missing at times. 2016 Getty Images Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Emmanuel Emenike: 6 out of 10 Quiet first half and enjoyed only a few chances in the second half. Overshadowed by Andy Carroll once he game on. 2016 Getty Images Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Dimitri Payet: 6 out of 10 Was at his most threatening in the last 20 minutes of the game. Cut in well from the left and created chances for the players around him. 2016 Getty Images Leicester 2 West Ham 2 player ratings Best of the bench: Andy Carroll 7/10 Made a nuisance of himself and was calmness personified from the penalty spot. Getty

Carroll’s comments were echoed by West Ham manager Slaven Bilic, who did little to hide his disappointment with Moss.

“We feel very frustrated,” Bilic said. “Very disappointed because this game didn’t deserve that. Now that (penalty decision) puts a shadow on one hell of a football game.

“I am not eagle-eyed or an ex-referee. I am a football coach, and I know it is hard for him (Moss) because you have 32,000 people screaming at every contact in the box.

“It’s extremely hard for him and the game went crazy. It is easy to say now that refs shouldn’t be influenced by fans, but it is real life.

“But of course it’s not a penalty.”

Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri, whose team moved eight points clear of second-placed Tottenham with the draw, will be without Vardy for next week’s home game against Swansea due to suspension following his dismissal.

Jamie Vardy following his red card (Getty)

But despite claims that Vardy swore at Moss after being dismissed for diving, Ranieri refused to condemn the England striker.

“I am sad for Vardy because he cannot play in our next game, but I don’t know this (if he swore),” Ranieri said. “He never dived. It goes very fast and at this speed, if you touch a little. Well…

“The sending off totally changed our match, but I am proud because I ask for the players heart and soul to the end and they did that.