The Premier League released a statement on Saturday explaining why a penalty was not awarded against Manchester United at the end of their 2-2 draw at Everton. Referee Andy Madley had initially pointed to the spot after Ashley Young was brought down by a combination of Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt.

The Premier League has explained why Everton saw a last-gasp penalty overturned during their dramatic 2-2 draw against Manchester United. David Moyes’ side led at half-time thanks to goals from Beto and Abdoulaye Doucoure but were pegged back in the second half at Goodison after strikes from Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte.

Everton were left furious after VAR intervened to overturn a penalty in stoppage time of Saturday's 2-2 draw with Manchester United. The Red Devils had fought back to level terms thanks to goals from Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte,