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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Premier League explain VAR penalty review after Everton vs Manchester United ends in controversy

referee Andy Madley awarded Everton a stoppage-time penalty, only to change his mind - (Getty Images)

The Premier League have confirmed why VAR intervened as Everton saw a penalty decision overturned in injury time against Manchester United.

With the score locked at 2-2, referee Andy Madley awarded Everton a stoppage-time penalty after Ashley Young went down in the box under pressure from both Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt.

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