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Premier League confirm Man United should not have been given penalty

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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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