The Premier League has clarified the decision to award West Ham a penalty in their 2-1 victory over Manchester United on Sunday.
Initially, referee David Coote chose not to give the spot-kick after Matthijs De Ligt made contact with Danny Ings. However, VAR official Michael Oliver advised Coote to review the incident on the pitchside monitor.
Jarrod Bowen successfully converted the penalty, securing the win after Casemiro had equalized following Crysencio Summerville’s opening goal.
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The Premier League’s statement read:
“The referee did not award a penalty to West Ham for a challenge by De Ligt on Ings. The VAR deemed there was sufficient contact on Ings’ lower leg and recommended an on-field review. The referee then overturned his original decision and awarded a penalty.”