The Premier League explains the controversial goal disallowed against Southampton with which Mike Dean did not agree

Southampton were strangely robbed of a draw against Wolves in controversial fashion following VAR intervention.

wolves He took the lead in the second minute of the clash – nicknamed 'El Sackico' due to the pressure endured by both Gary O'Neil and Russell Martin – through Pablo Sarabia.

But he saints I thought they were tied again ten minutes later.

Left-back Ryan Manning scored a shot from inside the box into the top left corner for what he thought was his first Premier League goal.

The hosts failed to clear their lines, allowing Manning to get a free kick on goal.

The Wolves immediately protested the goal, claiming that Mateus Fernandes had fouled Nelson Semedo, giving Manning the opportunity.

Referee Thomas Bramall was then ordered to watch the incident on the pitch monitor, where he subsequently ruled out a tie.

And he agreed with the VAR's opinion that Semedo had been fouled, with contact on the former Barcelona right-back's calf. about what seemed to be a simple union.

A statement on PGMOL's X read: “Manning's goal was awarded on the field.

“The VAR considered that there was a mistake by Fernandes on Semedo in the preparation and recommended a review on the field.

“The referee overturned the original decision and play resumed with a Wolves free kick.”

However, it was a decision the former Premier League whistleblower did not agree with.

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He fumed on Sky Sports: “It's very, very tough.

“In reality it seems that the foul was the other way around…

“In my opinion, they should have kept the decision on the field.

“I don't think it was a foul. I don't think it should have been overturned.”

The decision could prove crucial as both Wolves and Southampton struggle for points so far this season.

Both teams entered matchday 11 in the bottom three, with Wolves yet to claim a win in the top flight so far.

While Martín's team achieved a single victory.