Everton fans rage at Premier League as ‘disgraceful’ VAR footage emerges
Everton fans have been left raging at the Premier League after VAR controversy in their defeat to Brighton at Goodison Park.
Sean Dyche’s side were picked apart by Brighton on the opening day as they fell to a 3-0 defeat at home after goals from Kaoru Mitoma, Danny Welbeck and Simon Adingra.
Controversy emerged when Everton were denied a penalty in the first half by VAR after Dominic Calvert-Lewin tumbled in the box under pressure from Lewis Dunk.
In footage filmed by a supporter at Goodison Park which went viral on social media, the VAR monitor appeared to remain blank while the referee assessed his decision.
Of course, the VAR official Darren England was talking Simon Hooper through the call – but the apparent lack of replay for the referee has raised questions among fans.
Everton fans brand Premier League ‘corrupt’ after VAR footage emerges
Everton fans have frequently hit out at the Premier League over the last year after they were handed points deductions last season, with this the latest incident inciting anger at Goodison.
VAR, meanwhile, continues to be at the centre of controversy in English football after a number of questionable calls on the opening weekend.
Fans have flocked to social media after the clip went viral as they have described the incident as “embarrassing” and “disgraceful”, accusing the referee of “corruption”.
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