The Premier League have explained the reasoning behind Joao Pedro’s goal for Brighton against Manchester United being ruled out.
With the sides level at 1-1, Brighton star Joao Pedro thought he had put his side in the lead.
However, the effort was chalked off, with Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke deemed to have fouled United’s Diogo Dalot in the build-up.
Referee Peter Bankes eventually signalled that the goal had been disallowed. Craig Pawson was on VAR duty, with Steve Meredith as his assistant.
A statement from the Premier League Match Centre X account read: ‘The referee’s call of goal was checked by VAR, who deemed there was a foul by van Hecke on Dalot in the build-up and recommended an on-field review.
‘The referee overturned the original decision and the goal was disallowed.’
The Premier League have explained why Joao Pedro’s goal against Man United was ruled out
Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke was deemed to have fouled United’s Diogo Dalot
Following a VAR check referee Peter Bankes eventually signalled that the goal was disallowed
Brighton still managed to prevail with a 3-1 victory despite the controversial decision.
Yankuba Minteh had given the visitors the lead early on before Bruno Fernandes equalised for United.
Brighton took the lead on the hour mark, with Kaoru Mitoma finding the net.
Georginio Rutter added a third goal for Brighton in the 76th minute.
Brighton are in ninth place in the Premier League following their victory, while United are in 13th.
Joao Pedro, meanwhile, has scored five goals in 16 Premier League appearances for Brighton so far this campaign.
