Premier League issue statement after Joao Pedro's goal was disallowed by VAR in Brighton's win over Man United
- The Premier League explained why Joao Pedro's goal was disallowed
- Joao Pedro thought that he had put Brighton in the lead against Man United
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The Premier League have explained the reason why Joao Pedro's goal for Brighton against Manchester United was disallowed.
With the sides level at 1-1, the Seagulls star thought he had put his team into 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 restored their advantage on the hour mark, with Kaoru Mitoma's second goal in a week.
Georginio Rutter added a third goal for Fabian Hurzeler's men in the 76th minute.
Brighton moved up to 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.
