Premier League explain why goal was ruled out in Spurs vs Nottingham Forest

Premier League issue explanation after goal disallowed in Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest

Chris Wood was denied a goal in Nottingham Forest's match with Tottenham after a VAR check which utilised the Premier League's new semi-automated offside technology

The Premier League have confirmed that semi-automated offside technology determined a goal from Chris Wood should not stand in Monday night's meeting between Tottenham and Nottingham Forest.

Forest were already a goal to the good when Wood thought he had added a second. But while the goal was originally given in-play, VAR overruled the decision after watching the incident back.

The Premier League confirmed the reasons for the overruled, saying: "VAR checked the referee’s call of goal – and established that Wood was in an offside position and recommended that the goal was disallowed."

Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith commentating for Sky Sports said: "Chris Wood is just on the last line of the defence and he is off. It was a beautiful pass into him by Elliot Anderson, played with real whip. Any centre forward would love that type of pass."

Fortunately for Wood - and Forest - the New Zealand star had the ball in the back of the net again just minutes later, this time with no question of offside.

It was another wretched start to proceedings for Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou who has seen the scrutiny on him grow in recent weeks. Spurs have endured a horrific season in the Premier League, though they could salvage their campaign by going on to triumph in the Europa League.

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