The Premier League has issued an official clarification after controversy surrounded a Benjamin Sesko goal in Manchester United’s dramatic 3-2 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford. The incident came in the 14th minute when Sesko bundled the ball over the line following a scramble, with replays suggesting a possible touch of the hand as the striker finished from close range. The goal was checked extensively by VAR amid confusion over whether a handball offence had occurred. In an official statement, the Premier League Match Centre explained: “The referee’s call of goal was checked and confirmed by VAR – with it deemed there was no conclusive evidence that Sesko handled the ball before scoring.” The explanation followed debate over broadcast clarity and VAR limitations, with officials ultimately ruling there was insufficient proof to overturn the on-field decision. The goal stood, adding to United’s momentum in a match that secured Champions League qualification. Post navigation Premier League issue statement on Benjamin Sesko handball controversy Slot warned he could be in trouble with FA for ‘clever’ comments on incident in Liverpool defeat