VAR officials agreed with referee Anthony Taylor's decision to award a game-changing penalty against Everton.
The Blues were the better side and carrying momentum into the final half an hour of the match when Taylor pointed to the spot after Idrissa Gueye challenged John McGinn.
Replays suggested Gueye reached the ball, flicking it away from the Aston Villa captain as he bore down on goal. The decision was checked by VAR officials but not referred back to Taylor as they agreed with the original call. The ECHO understands it was decided Gueye made contact with McGinn before reaching the ball.
