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Aston Villa denied last-gasp penalty in defeat by Brighton after MORE VAR drama with decision to award spot kick overturned following collision between Trezeguet and Solly March

Aston Villa were denied the chance to poach a late equaliser in their defeat to Brighton after a last-gasp penalty decision was controversially overturned.

The hosts were trailing inside second half stoppage time, but appeared to have been handed a golden chance to grab a point when Solly March was penalised for catching Trezeguet inside the box.

Referee Michael Oliver was advised to check the incident over using his VAR screen, however, and promptly chalked off the spot kick.

Aston Villa saw a late penalty overturned after Solly March tangled with Trezeguet on Saturday
Referee Michael Oliver awarded the spot kick but changed his mind after reviewing the tackle

Late VAR drama at Villa Park.