September 19th 2024.
Leicester City's frustration was palpable as they reacted strongly to a controversial decision made against them in their match against Crystal Palace. Steve Cooper, the boss of Leicester City, accused the Premier League of using misleading images to cover up a mistake made by VAR during the game last weekend.
Despite being a newly-promoted team, Leicester City has been determined to secure their first win of the season. However, their hopes were dashed when Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a penalty in injury time, resulting in a 2-2 draw against Oliver Glasner's team. The Foxes felt that they deserved a win, especially since Mateta's first-half goal was initially ruled out by the on-field team but then allowed to stand after a controversial decision by VAR.
Cooper was quick to point out the error, claiming that the Premier League used a different frame from after the ball left the Palace full-back's boot to incorrectly award the goal. He expressed his disappointment, stating, "It was an awful human error. It's been hidden in the media. That has been as disappointing as the error itself." Cooper also added, "We have seen images that show he clearly was offside. But they froze it at the wrong time. Everything that has been seen has been a false image."
The Leicester City boss continued to express his frustration, revealing that they had shown the Premier League the incorrect image used by PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited). He stressed the importance of addressing the mistake and not letting it go unnoticed, as it would not be fair to the players or the supporters. Cooper also mentioned that they had requested an explanation from PGMOL, which confirmed that the decision was wrong, but they had not received any response from them since.
Cooper acknowledged that mistakes can happen, but he hoped that they would be on the receiving end of a decision in their favor in the future. He also urged PGMOL to take responsibility for their error, just as players and managers do. Despite their disappointment, Leicester City is determined to move on and focus on their next game against Everton.
Cooper emphasized the importance of taking each game as it comes and treating them all with equal importance. He recognized the strength of Everton's team and their experienced manager. However, he also expressed his team's excitement for the game and the opportunity to play at home. Cooper shared that they had a great week of training despite the difficult result and the unfair decision made by the Premier League.
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