Premier League explain controversial disallowed Southampton goal that Mike Dean disagreed with
Southampton were controversially robbed of an equaliser in their 2-0 defeat away at Wolves following VAR intervention. Wolves took the lead in the second minute of the clash – dubbed ‘El Sackico’ due to the pressure both Gary O’Neil and Russell Martin are under – through Pablo Sarabia. Manning wheeled away in delight after believing he had equalised for SouthamptonGetty But the Saints thought they had got back on level terms ten minutes later. Left-back Ryan Manning smashed home a drive from inside the box into the top left corner in what he thought was his first Premier League goal. The hosts had failed to clear their lines, allowing Manning to get a free shot on goal. Wolves immediately protested the goal, claiming Nelson Semedo had been fouled by Mateus Fernandes, which presented Manning with the opportunity. Referee Thomas Bramall was then instructed to watch the incident on the pitchside monitor, where he subsequently ruled out the equaliser. And he agreed with the view of VAR that Semedo had been fouled, with there being contact on the ex-Barcelona right-back’s calf. over what appeared to be a simple coming together. A statement on X from the PGMOL read: “Manning’s goal was awarded on-field. “The VAR deemed that there was a foul by Fernandes on Semedo in the build-up and recommended an on-field review. “The referee overturned the original decision and play restarted with a Wolves free-kick.” However it was a decision that former Premier League whistleblower disagreed with. Southampton’s strike was ruled out following VAR interventionGetty He raged on Sky Sports: “It’s very, very harsh. “It actually looks like the foul is the other way… “They should have stuck with the on-field decision in my view. “I don’t think it was a foul. I don’t think it should have been overturned.” The decision proved crucial as Wolves ended up running 2-0 winners to record their first Premier League victory of the season. In doing so, they have leapfrogged above Southammpton in the table – with the Saints replacing them in 20th spot. Match Stats While Martin’s side have picked up a solitary win.
Southampton were controversially robbed of an equaliser in their 2-0 defeat away at Wolves following VAR intervention.
Wolves took the lead in the second minute of the clash – dubbed ‘El Sackico’ due to the pressure both Gary O’Neil and Russell Martin are under – through Pablo Sarabia.
But the Saints thought they had got back on level terms ten minutes later.
Left-back Ryan Manning smashed home a drive from inside the box into the top left corner in what he thought was his first Premier League goal.
The hosts had failed to clear their lines, allowing Manning to get a free shot on goal.
Wolves immediately protested the goal, claiming Nelson Semedo had been fouled by Mateus Fernandes, which presented Manning with the opportunity.
Referee Thomas Bramall was then instructed to watch the incident on the pitchside monitor, where he subsequently ruled out the equaliser.
And he agreed with the view of VAR that Semedo had been fouled, with there being contact on the ex-Barcelona right-back’s calf. over what appeared to be a simple coming together.
A statement on X from the PGMOL read: “Manning’s goal was awarded on-field.
“The VAR deemed that there was a foul by Fernandes on Semedo in the build-up and recommended an on-field review.
“The referee overturned the original decision and play restarted with a Wolves free-kick.”
However it was a decision that former Premier League whistleblower disagreed with.
He raged on Sky Sports: “It’s very, very harsh.
“It actually looks like the foul is the other way…
“They should have stuck with the on-field decision in my view.
“I don’t think it was a foul. I don’t think it should have been overturned.”
The decision proved crucial as Wolves ended up running 2-0 winners to record their first Premier League victory of the season.
In doing so, they have leapfrogged above Southammpton in the table – with the Saints replacing them in 20th spot.
While Martin’s side have picked up a solitary win.
