Published 13:25 IST, January 2nd 2020
VAR rules out Jack Grealish's goal for Aston Villa against Burnley
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish had a potential opening goal ruled out by VAR for the finest of margins as his side registered a 1-2 away win against Burnley.
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Aston Villa me ir way to a comprehensive 1-2 win against Burnley at Turf Moor on January 1, 2019. Villains were desperate to bag all three points as y find mselves just above relegation zone at 17th spot in Premier League table with 21 points from 21 games this season. However, VAR was at center of controversy once again as Aston Villa captain, Jack Grealish, h a potential opening goal denied for tiniest of margins.
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VAR strikes again; Jack Grealish denied opening goal against Burnley
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VAR has undoubtedly been a controversial component of Premier League this season with coaches and former players calling for it to be scrapped in coming months. Wednesday evening's incident which involved Jack Grealish will only d to heat surrounding VAR in English top-flight. Villa midfielder heed home a cross from Ezri Konza after 12 minutes at Turf Moor, but celebrations were cut short by a check from video referee. Upon a review, VAR judged Wesley as offside during build-up to Jack Grealish’s goal. Brazilian was walking away from goal as he jumped for a heer. VAR deemed Wesley's foot to have strayed marginally offside by smallest of margins. That did not stop Jack Grealish though as English midfielder went on to assist one and score anor in 1-2 win against Burnley.
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13:25 IST, January 2nd 2020