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Former Premier League referee settles controversial VAR call in Leicester City draw vs Crystal Palace
Steve Cooper will be carrying the frustration of Leicester City’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace with him into the new week as the search for a first Premier League win of the season continues.
A point away at Crystal Palace is not a bad result on the face of it, but the fact Leicester City were 2-0 up and conceded the equaliser from a penalty in the 92nd-minute makes it a bitter pill for Steve Cooper to swallow.
Goals from Jamie Vardy and Stephy Mavididi saw Leicester firmly in the driving seat, but Jean-Philippe Mateta halved the deficit just a minute after Mavididi’s 46th-minute goal.
The Palace striker’s goal was a controversial one as it was initially ruled out for offside before being overturned following a lengthy VAR review.
Dermot Gallagher gives verdict on Crystal Palace goal against Leicester City
Mateta was the danger man going into the game, with Cooper undoubtedly wary of the French forward who has been bang in form since the arrival of Oliver Glasner at Selhurst Park.
This proved the case, as Mateta’s brace meant Leicester had to settle for a draw.
