Manchester United striker Robin van Persie could have been in severe trouble after appearing to elbow West Ham defender James Tomkins. The Dutchman clashed with Tomkins during the first-half of the 1-1 draw at Upton Park on Sunday but did not receive a booking despite being in full view of referee Mark Clattenburg. Sportsmail's Graham Poll has praised Calttenburg's decision making, having officiated another high profile encounter. Manchester United striker Robin van Persie hits James Tomkins with a flailing arm at Upton Park . Mark Clattenburg once again had an excellent game - confirming his position as the top referee in the Premier League. When Robin van Persie caught James Tomkins with a flailing arm he did not overreact but correctly awarded a free-kick and spoke to the Dutchman. However, when he needed to show cards he did and was correct when showing Luke Shaw his second yellow card and then a red for his reckless tackle shortly after Manchester United had equalised. Clattenburg has returned to the Premier League with two very good high-profile performances - Chelsea v Manchester City last weekend and now this match. More top games must follow. Van Persie kept his eye on the ball as Tomkins attempted to challenge the Manchester United forward . The Dutchman's arm clearly makes contact with Tomkins' face during the first-half at Upton Park . Daley Blind celebrates after scoring late on for Manchester United in the dying moments against West Ham . Luke Shaw was sent off by referee Mark Clattenburg for a second bookable offence late on at Upton Park .
Manchester United's Daley Blind rescued a point at West Ham in 1-1 draw .
Robin van Persie appeared to elbow West Ham's James Tomkins .
Referee Mark Clattenburg just gave the Dutch striker a warning .
Luke Shaw was sent off for a second yellow card in stoppage time .
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie could have been in severe trouble after appearing to elbow West Ham defender James Tomkins. The Dutchman clashed with Tomkins during the first-half of the 1-1 draw at Upton Park on Sunday but did not receive a booking despite being in full view of referee Mark Clattenburg. Sportsmail's Graham Poll has praised Calttenburg's decision making, having officiated another high profile encounter. Manchester United striker Robin van Persie hits James Tomkins with a flailing arm at Upton Park . Mark Clattenburg once again had an excellent game - confirming his position as the top referee in the Premier League. When Robin van Persie caught James Tomkins with a flailing arm he did not overreact but correctly awarded a free-kick and spoke to the Dutchman. However, when he needed to show cards he did and was correct when showing Luke Shaw his second yellow card and then a red for his reckless tackle shortly after Manchester United had equalised. Clattenburg has returned to the Premier League with two very good high-profile performances - Chelsea v Manchester City last weekend and now this match. More top games must follow. Van Persie kept his eye on the ball as Tomkins attempted to challenge the Manchester United forward . The Dutchman's arm clearly makes contact with Tomkins' face during the first-half at Upton Park . Daley Blind celebrates after scoring late on for Manchester United in the dying moments against West Ham . Luke Shaw was sent off by referee Mark Clattenburg for a second bookable offence late on at Upton Park .
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie could elbow West Ham defender James Tomkins. The first-half of the 1-1 draw at Upton Park on Shaw his second yellow card and then a red for the first-half at Upton Park . Daley Blind Luke Shaw was sent off by referee Mark Clattenburg for a second bookable offence late on