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Premier League confirm Man United should not have been given penalty

July 9, 2020 Manchester United's Anthony Martial in action with Aston Villa's Jack Grealish, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) REUTERS

Premier League has admitted there was incorrect VAR decision in each game on Thursday night - including the penalty which set up Manchester United's victory.

United and Southampton were both awarded penalties in their games which top-flight bosses confirmed should have been overruled by VAR, while Tottenham were denied a spot-kick which the league said should have been given.

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