Look: Huge controversy in matchday 27 of Premier League as Man City increase lead at top thanks to VAR

Blatant penalty denied for Everton while Man Utd are held to 0-0 draw by Watford at home

Published: February 27, 2022 09:28 Imran Malik, Assistant Editor

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Everton 0 Man City 1: Phil Foden restored Manchester City's six-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a late winner against Everton, but the Toffees were denied a blatant penalty in a controversial finale at Goodison Park. Image Credit: Reuters

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City's midfielder Rodri handle a dropping ball inside his area, however the home side were not given the chance to equalise from the spot after a VAR check. Image Credit: Reuters

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It was a decision that shocked and surprised everyone and brought disbelief from Toffees fans inside Goodison, particularly those in the Gwladys Street End who were closest to the incident. Referee Paul Tierney was booed off at the final whistle while Everton manager Frank Lampard said, "I have a three-year-old daughter at home who could tell you that was a penalty." Image Credit: Reuters

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Leeds 0 Tottenham 4: Tottenham manager Antonio Conte says Saturday's emphatic win at Leeds "has to be a starting point" for his side as they inflicted another damaging blow to Leeds' hopes of staving off Premier League relegation. Image Credit: Reuters

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The result lifts Tottenham to within five points of fourth-placed Manchester United, while Leeds are now just two points above the bottom three. Image Credit: Reuters

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Brentford 0 Newcastle 2: Christian Eriksen made an emotional return to action 259 days after suffering a cardiac arrest but could not prevent Newcastle easing their relegation fears and increasing Brentford's with a comfortable win. Image Credit: Reuters

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Eriksen was given a standing ovation from fans and players on both sides when he emerged as a 52nd-minute substitute, completing a remarkable comeback after he collapsed playing for Denmark against Finland at Euro 2020 in June. Image Credit: Reuters

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Crystal Palace 1 Burnley 1: Burnley took another step towards Premier League safety with a point at Crystal Palace. Jeffrey Schlupp gave Palace thelead but Burnley, who had won their previous two top-flight games, levelled a minute after the break when Eagles captain Luka Milivojevic turned Aaron Lennon's driven cross into his own goal. Image Credit: Reuters

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Man Utd 0 Watford 0: Man Utd dropped two more points in their quest for a Champions League place and left Old Trafford to a chorus of boos after being held by the strugglers Watford. The Red Devils dominated and had 22 shots but the only time they found the net Cristiano Ronaldo was offside. Image Credit: Reuters

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Brighton 0 Aston Villa 2: Ollie Watkins scored his first goal since December as Aston Villa kept themselves in contention for a top-10 finish in the Premier League by winning at Brighton & Hove Albion. Image Credit: Reuters

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