AliousPremier League Breaks Silence After Controversial Brighton Goal Disallowed vs Wolves
A dramatic moment in Brighton’s clash against Wolves sparked debate as the Premier League released an official explanation following a disallowed goal by Danny Welbeck.
The incident unfolded in the 24th minute at Molineux when Welbeck appeared to give Albion the lead, finishing calmly from close range after a sweeping move. As the striker wheeled away in celebration, his joy was short-lived — the assistant referee had flagged for offside.
The controversy centered on teammate Yakuba Minteh, who was in an offside position and made a movement toward the ball as it crossed the line, possibly interfering with play. After a lengthy check, VAR upheld the on-field decision, leaving Brighton frustrated.
A Premier League spokesperson later clarified: “The referee’s call of no goal was checked and confirmed by VAR – with Minteh in an offside position and deemed to be making an obvious action which impacted the ability of an opponent to play the ball.”
Despite the setback, Brighton responded quickly. Just four minutes later, Welbeck found the net again — this time from the penalty spot — after Matheus Cunha fouled Mats Wieffer inside the area. The equal parts controversy and comeback added another layer of drama to an already tense affair.
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