Mourinho backs Marriner over 'clear penalty'

Mourinho was on the verge of his first ever Premier League defeat at Stamford Bridge after Stephane Sessegnon and Shane Long had put the visitors 2-1 up following Samuel Eto'o's first-half opener. 

Chelsea's attempts to get back into the game were thwarted by a stubborn West Brom defence but, in the 94th minute, Ramires fell after contact with Steven Reid and referee Marriner awarded the spot kick.

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