Controversial Last-Minute Goal in Burnley-Luton Draw Sparks Outrage
Burnley's manager Vincent Kompany and part-owner JJ Watt express frustration over referee's decision, leaving the team four points adrift in the Premier League relegation battle.
- Carlton Morris scored a controversial last-minute goal for Luton Town in a 1-1 draw against Burnley, a decision that left Burnley's manager Vincent Kompany and part-owner JJ Watt frustrated.
- Kompany and Watt criticized the referee's decision to allow the goal, arguing that Luton's Elijah Adebayo impeded Burnley's goalkeeper James Trafford.
- Despite a VAR check, the goal stood, leaving Burnley four points adrift of 18th-placed Luton in the Premier League standings.
- Kompany pointed out this incident follows other key moments that left him bewildered, including a 'soft' penalty given against Burnley in a match against Aston Villa and a disallowed goal against Nottingham Forest.
- Chelsea striker David Fofana, who has been linked with a loan move to Burnley, watched the match from the stands.