Premier League issue statement on VAR controversy in West Ham vs Man Utd

The Premier League have explained that Matthijs de Ligt's challenge on Danny Ings was enough to see handed a controversial penalty against .

A statement from the on Sunday 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 overturned his original decision and awarded a penalty."

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