Manchester City manager Mark Hughes was left cursing the penalty award which went against his side in the 1-1 draw at home to Hull.

After referee Lee Probert's application of the advantage law had resulted in Shaun Wright-Phillips' deflected effort putting City in front, they were pegged back when a spot-kick was given for a foul by skipper Kolo Toure on Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink.

"My initial reaction was that it was for handball against Joleon Lescott but it certainly wasn't because it didn't touch him, other than just grazing the top of his thigh," said Hughes.

"Now the referee is saying he gave it for the challenge in the box. I would debate that as well. It was just a coming together. In my opinion the penalty should not have been given."