Leicester question Premier League over VAR decision in Crystal Palace clash – and think WRONG IMAGE was used
LEICESTER have questioned the Premier League regarding the decision to award Jean-Philippe Mateta’s first goal during Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace.
The Foxes had led the game 2-0, before being pegged back by the Eagles.
Mateta’s first goal came in the 47th minute, when he prodded home Tyrick Mitchell‘s cross from the left.
His effort was initially disallowed for offside, before being given following a VAR check.
The forward then equalised from the penalty spot in stoppage time.
After the game, Leicester boss Steve Cooper raised questions regarding Palace’s first goal.
He said: “I really want to see the absolute offside image of the first goal.
“If it is, no problem, we’ll hold our hands up, but we can’t be calling offsides on suggestions, which is only what we’ve seen at the moment.
“We need to get that image quickly off the Premier League. If it is, I’ll accept it.”
With Selhurst Park being such a tight ground, there are not the same array of angles that would be available at other Premier League stadiums.
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Two images were released following the decision to award Mateta’s goal.
One showed the moment Mitchell struck his cross, in which it is difficult to see whether Mateta was onside or not.
The second, which clearly showed the forward behind the line that was drawn, does not show Mitchell playing the ball.
According to the Mail, Leicester feel that the image used to deem Mateta onside may not have been taken from the exact moment in which Mitchell played the ball.
Feeling aggrieved, club chiefs have asked for further clarification from Prem bosses.
It is not the first time that Leicester and the Premier League have been at loggerheads this season.
Earlier this month the Foxes won a huge legal battle with the Prem – thus avoiding a points deduction for Profitability and Sustainability breaches.
They were also charged by the FA for failing to control their players last month, following their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.