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Paul Merson blasts 'terrible rule' but praises Kasper Schmeichel for 'intelligent goalkeeping' as Aston Villa have goal controversially ruled out by VAR for foul on Leicester City captain

Paul Merson suggested Kasper Schmeichel exploited the rules in his favour after Aston Villa had a goal controversially ruled out against Leicester City.

Jacob Ramsey looked to have put the home side ahead at Villa Park in the closing stages of the first half as he pounced on a loose ball Schmeichel had palmed into his path, before firing home.

Referee Michael Oliver initially allowed the goal to stand, before reversing after consulting VAR.

Kasper Schmeichel tried to regain control of the ball after palming it into Jacob Ramsey's path

Kasper Schmeichel tried to regain control of the ball after palming it into Jacob Ramsey's path

Replays showed the Danish keeper's outstretched right hand was just over the ball as Ramsey struck it, but it was difficult to ascertain whether Schmeichel was in control of the ball.