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The Premier League has explained the reasons why Brighton's Joao Pedro's goal against Manchester United was disallowed.
With the teams tied 1-1, Brighton star Joao Pedro thought he had put his team ahead.
However, the effort was disallowed as Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke was deemed to have fouled United's Diogo Dalot in the build-up.
Referee Peter Bankes finally signaled that the goal had been disallowed. Craig Pawson was in charge of VAR, with Steve Meredith as assistant.
A statement from the Premier League's Match Center
“The referee overturned the original decision and the goal was disallowed.”
The Premier League explains why Joao Pedro's goal against Manchester United was disallowed
Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke was deemed to have fouled United's Diogo Dalot.
After a VAR check, referee Peter Bankes finally signaled that the goal had been disallowed.
Brighton managed to prevail with a 3-1 victory despite the controversial decision.
Yankuba Minteh had given the visitors an early lead before Bruno Fernandes equalized for United.
Brighton took the lead on the hour, with Kaoru Mitoma finding the net.
Georginio Rutter added the third goal for Brighton in the 76th minute.
Brighton are ninth in the Premier League after their win, while United are 13th.
Meanwhile, Joao Pedro has scored five goals in 16 Premier League games for Brighton so far this campaign.
